Subtract 18/60 from 54/56
54/56 - 18/60 is 93/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 60 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
54/56 = 54 × 15/56 × 15 = 810/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
18/60 = 18 × 14/60 × 14 = 252/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/840 - 252/840 = 810 - 252/840 = 558/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 93/140
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