Subtract 54/16 from 60/45
1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 3 6/16
60/45 - 54/16 is -49/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 16 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
60/45 = 60 × 16/45 × 16 = 960/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
54/16 = 54 × 45/16 × 45 = 2430/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/720 - 2430/720 = 960 - 2430/720 = -1470/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/24
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