Subtract 2/3 from 4/54
4/54 - 2/3 is -16/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 3 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
4/54 = 4 × 1/54 × 1 = 4/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
2/3 = 2 × 18/3 × 18 = 36/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/54 - 36/54 = 4 - 36/54 = -32/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/27
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