Subtract 6/60 from 54/4
1st number: 13 2/4, 2nd number: 6/60
54/4 - 6/60 is 67/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
54/4 = 54 × 15/4 × 15 = 810/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
6/60 = 6 × 1/60 × 1 = 6/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/60 - 6/60 = 810 - 6/60 = 804/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/5
- In mixed form: 132/5
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