Subtract 28/54 from 14/60
14/60 - 28/54 is -77/270.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 54 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
14/60 = 14 × 9/60 × 9 = 126/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
28/54 = 28 × 10/54 × 10 = 280/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/540 - 280/540 = 126 - 280/540 = -154/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -77/270
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