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Subtract 48/54 from 15/60

15/60 - 48/54 is -23/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
    15/60 = 15 × 9/60 × 9 = 135/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
    48/54 = 48 × 10/54 × 10 = 480/540
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    135/540 - 480/540 = 135 - 480/540 = -345/540
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/36

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