Subtract 60/30 from 30/54
1st number: 30/54, 2nd number: 2 0/30
30/54 - 60/30 is -13/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 30 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
30/54 = 30 × 5/54 × 5 = 150/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
60/30 = 60 × 9/30 × 9 = 540/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/270 - 540/270 = 150 - 540/270 = -390/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/9
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