Subtract 2/15 from 42/54
42/54 - 2/15 is 29/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
42/54 = 42 × 5/54 × 5 = 210/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
2/15 = 2 × 18/15 × 18 = 36/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/270 - 36/270 = 210 - 36/270 = 174/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/45
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