Subtract 60/35 from 54/21
1st number: 2 12/21, 2nd number: 1 25/35
54/21 - 60/35 is 6/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
54/21 = 54 × 5/21 × 5 = 270/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
60/35 = 60 × 3/35 × 3 = 180/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/105 - 180/105 = 270 - 180/105 = 90/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/7
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