Subtract 56/5 from 2/54, Solve 2/54

Subtract 56/5 from 2/54

1^st number: 2/54, 2^nd number: 11 1/5

2/54 - 56/5 is -1507/135.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 5 is 270

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
2/54 = 2 × 5/54 × 5 = 10/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
56/5 = 56 × 54/5 × 54 = 3024/270
Subtract the two like fractions:
10/270 - 3024/270 = 10 - 3024/270 = -3014/270
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1507/135

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