Subtract 45/25 from 54/60
1st number: 54/60, 2nd number: 1 20/25
54/60 - 45/25 is -9/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 25 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
54/60 = 54 × 5/60 × 5 = 270/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
45/25 = 45 × 12/25 × 12 = 540/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/300 - 540/300 = 270 - 540/300 = -270/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/10
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