Subtract 15/54 from 3/14
3/14 - 15/54 is -4/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 54 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
3/14 = 3 × 27/14 × 27 = 81/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
15/54 = 15 × 7/54 × 7 = 105/378 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/378 - 105/378 = 81 - 105/378 = -24/378 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/63
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