Subtract 10/54 from 3/45
3/45 - 10/54 is -16/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
3/45 = 3 × 6/45 × 6 = 18/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
10/54 = 10 × 5/54 × 5 = 50/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/270 - 50/270 = 18 - 50/270 = -32/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/135
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