Subtract 3/54 from 21/60
21/60 - 3/54 is 53/180.
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,
21/60 = 21 × 9/60 × 9 = 189/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
3/54 = 3 × 10/54 × 10 = 30/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/540 - 30/540 = 189 - 30/540 = 159/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/180
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