Subtract 15/10 from 54/60
1st number: 54/60, 2nd number: 1 5/10
54/60 - 15/10 is -3/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 10 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
54/60 = 54 × 1/60 × 1 = 54/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
15/10 = 15 × 6/10 × 6 = 90/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/60 - 90/60 = 54 - 90/60 = -36/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/5
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