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Subtract 2/30 from 6/54

6/54 - 2/30 is 2/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    6/54 = 6 × 5/54 × 5 = 30/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    2/30 = 2 × 9/30 × 9 = 18/270
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    30/270 - 18/270 = 30 - 18/270 = 12/270
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/45

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