Subtract 5/81 from 2/54
2/54 - 5/81 is -2/81.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 3 = 162,
2/54 = 2 × 3/54 × 3 = 6/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
5/81 = 5 × 2/81 × 2 = 10/162 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/162 - 10/162 = 6 - 10/162 = -4/162 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/81
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