Subtract 60/54 from 5/30
1st number: 5/30, 2nd number: 1 6/54
5/30 - 60/54 is -17/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
5/30 = 5 × 9/30 × 9 = 45/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
60/54 = 60 × 5/54 × 5 = 300/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/270 - 300/270 = 45 - 300/270 = -255/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/18
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