Subtract 16/60 from 24/54
24/54 - 16/60 is 8/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 60 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
24/54 = 24 × 10/54 × 10 = 240/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
16/60 = 16 × 9/60 × 9 = 144/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/540 - 144/540 = 240 - 144/540 = 96/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/45
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