Subtract 18/45 from 3/54
3/54 - 18/45 is -31/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 45 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
3/54 = 3 × 5/54 × 5 = 15/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
18/45 = 18 × 6/45 × 6 = 108/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/270 - 108/270 = 15 - 108/270 = -93/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/90
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