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Subtract 1/54 from 60/15

1st number: 4 0/15, 2nd number: 1/54

60/15 - 1/54 is 215/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
    60/15 = 60 × 18/15 × 18 = 1080/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    1/54 = 1 × 5/54 × 5 = 5/270
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1080/270 - 5/270 = 1080 - 5/270 = 1075/270
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 215/54
  6. In mixed form: 353/54

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