Subtract 7/54 from 16/60
16/60 - 7/54 is 37/270.
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,
16/60 = 16 × 9/60 × 9 = 144/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
7/54 = 7 × 10/54 × 10 = 70/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/540 - 70/540 = 144 - 70/540 = 74/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/270
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