Subtract 84/30 from 40/54
1st number: 40/54, 2nd number: 2 24/30
40/54 - 84/30 is -278/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 30 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
40/54 = 40 × 5/54 × 5 = 200/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
84/30 = 84 × 9/30 × 9 = 756/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/270 - 756/270 = 200 - 756/270 = -556/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -278/135
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