Subtract 18/54 from 6/60
6/60 - 18/54 is -7/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 54 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
6/60 = 6 × 9/60 × 9 = 54/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
18/54 = 18 × 10/54 × 10 = 180/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/540 - 180/540 = 54 - 180/540 = -126/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/30
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