Subtract 15/27 from 3/54
3/54 - 15/27 is -1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
3/54 = 3 × 1/54 × 1 = 3/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
15/27 = 15 × 2/27 × 2 = 30/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/54 - 30/54 = 3 - 30/54 = -27/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2
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