Answers

Subtract 45/15 from 4/54

1^st number: 4/54, 2^nd number: 3 0/15

4/54 - 45/15 is -79/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 15 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   4/54 = 4 × 5/54 × 5 = 20/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
   45/15 = 45 × 18/15 × 18 = 810/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/270 - 810/270 = 20 - 810/270 = -790/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/27

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