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Subtract 14/15 from 9/54

9/54 - 14/15 is -23/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 15 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    9/54 = 9 × 5/54 × 5 = 45/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
    14/15 = 14 × 18/15 × 18 = 252/270
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    45/270 - 252/270 = 45 - 252/270 = -207/270
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/30

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