Subtract 42/45 from 4/54
4/54 - 42/45 is -116/135.
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,
4/54 = 4 × 5/54 × 5 = 20/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
42/45 = 42 × 6/45 × 6 = 252/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/270 - 252/270 = 20 - 252/270 = -232/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -116/135
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