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Subtract 6/3 from 5/54

1st number: 5/54, 2nd number: 2 0/3

5/54 - 6/3 is -103/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 3 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    5/54 = 5 × 1/54 × 1 = 5/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
    6/3 = 6 × 18/3 × 18 = 108/54
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5/54 - 108/54 = 5 - 108/54 = -103/54

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