Subtract 10/54 from 48/60
48/60 - 10/54 is 83/135.
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,
48/60 = 48 × 9/60 × 9 = 432/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
10/54 = 10 × 10/54 × 10 = 100/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/540 - 100/540 = 432 - 100/540 = 332/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/135
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