Subtract 35/54 from 6/15
6/15 - 35/54 is -67/270.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
6/15 = 6 × 18/15 × 18 = 108/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
35/54 = 35 × 5/54 × 5 = 175/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/270 - 175/270 = 108 - 175/270 = -67/270
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