Subtract 24/60 from 6/81
6/81 - 24/60 is -44/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 60 is 1620
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
6/81 = 6 × 20/81 × 20 = 120/1620 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 27 = 1620,
24/60 = 24 × 27/60 × 27 = 648/1620 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/1620 - 648/1620 = 120 - 648/1620 = -528/1620 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -44/135
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