Answers

Subtract 63/4 from 54/60

1^st number: 54/60, 2^nd number: 15 3/4

54/60 - 63/4 is -297/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 4 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   54/60 = 54 × 1/60 × 1 = 54/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   63/4 = 63 × 15/4 × 15 = 945/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   54/60 - 945/60 = 54 - 945/60 = -891/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -297/20

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ⁵⁴/₆₀-⁶³/₈ ⁵⁴/₆₀-⁶³/₁₂ ⁵⁴/₆₀-⁶³/₂₀ ⁵⁴/₆₀-⁶³/₂₈

Subtract Fractions Calculator