Subtract 5/10 from 21/54
21/54 - 5/10 is -1/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 10 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
21/54 = 21 × 5/54 × 5 = 105/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
5/10 = 5 × 27/10 × 27 = 135/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/270 - 135/270 = 105 - 135/270 = -30/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/9
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