Subtract 32/54 from 4/30
4/30 - 32/54 is -62/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
4/30 = 4 × 9/30 × 9 = 36/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
32/54 = 32 × 5/54 × 5 = 160/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/270 - 160/270 = 36 - 160/270 = -124/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -62/135
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