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Subtract 6/15 from 2/54

2/54 - 6/15 is -49/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 15 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 15 × 18 = 270,
   6/15 = 6 × 18/15 × 18 = 108/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/270 - 108/270 = 10 - 108/270 = -98/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/135

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