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Subtract 4/30 from 2/54

2/54 - 4/30 is -13/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 30 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    2/54 = 2 × 5/54 × 5 = 10/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    4/30 = 4 × 9/30 × 9 = 36/270
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/270 - 36/270 = 10 - 36/270 = -26/270
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/135

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