Subtract 60/6 from 30/54
1st number: 30/54, 2nd number: 10 0/6
30/54 - 60/6 is -85/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 6 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
30/54 = 30 × 1/54 × 1 = 30/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
60/6 = 60 × 9/6 × 9 = 540/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/54 - 540/54 = 30 - 540/54 = -510/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -85/9
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