Subtract 12/60 from 3/54
3/54 - 12/60 is -13/90.
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,
3/54 = 3 × 10/54 × 10 = 30/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
12/60 = 12 × 9/60 × 9 = 108/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/540 - 108/540 = 30 - 108/540 = -78/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/90
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