Subtract 7/30 from 5/54
5/54 - 7/30 is -19/135.
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,
5/54 = 5 × 5/54 × 5 = 25/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
7/30 = 7 × 9/30 × 9 = 63/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/270 - 63/270 = 25 - 63/270 = -38/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/135
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