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Subtract 3/8 from 4/54

4/54 - 3/8 is -65/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 8 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    4/54 = 4 × 4/54 × 4 = 16/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    3/8 = 3 × 27/8 × 27 = 81/216
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    16/216 - 81/216 = 16 - 81/216 = -65/216

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