Subtract 36/54 from 2/60
2/60 - 36/54 is -19/30.
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,
2/60 = 2 × 9/60 × 9 = 18/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
36/54 = 36 × 10/54 × 10 = 360/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/540 - 360/540 = 18 - 360/540 = -342/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/30
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