Subtract 15/30 from 6/54
6/54 - 15/30 is -7/18.
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,
6/54 = 6 × 5/54 × 5 = 30/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
15/30 = 15 × 9/30 × 9 = 135/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/270 - 135/270 = 30 - 135/270 = -105/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/18
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