Subtract 60/54 from 30/32
1st number: 30/32, 2nd number: 1 6/54
30/32 - 60/54 is -25/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 54 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
30/32 = 30 × 27/32 × 27 = 810/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
60/54 = 60 × 16/54 × 16 = 960/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/864 - 960/864 = 810 - 960/864 = -150/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/144
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