Subtract 6/54 from 15/60
15/60 - 6/54 is 5/36.
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,
6/54 = 6 × 10/54 × 10 = 60/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/540 - 60/540 = 135 - 60/540 = 75/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/36
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