Subtract 2/60 from 1/54
1/54 - 2/60 is -2/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 60 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
1/54 = 1 × 10/54 × 10 = 10/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
2/60 = 2 × 9/60 × 9 = 18/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/540 - 18/540 = 10 - 18/540 = -8/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/135
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