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