Subtract 54/60 from 2/36
2/36 - 54/60 is -38/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
2/36 = 2 × 5/36 × 5 = 10/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
54/60 = 54 × 3/60 × 3 = 162/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/180 - 162/180 = 10 - 162/180 = -152/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -38/45
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