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Subtract 4/8 from 5/54

5/54 - 4/8 is -11/27.

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,
    5/54 = 5 × 4/54 × 4 = 20/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    4/8 = 4 × 27/8 × 27 = 108/216
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    20/216 - 108/216 = 20 - 108/216 = -88/216
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/27

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