Subtract 45/54 from 3/60
3/60 - 45/54 is -47/60.
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,
3/60 = 3 × 9/60 × 9 = 27/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
45/54 = 45 × 10/54 × 10 = 450/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/540 - 450/540 = 27 - 450/540 = -423/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/60
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