Subtract 54/7 from 60/45
1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 7 5/7
60/45 - 54/7 is -134/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 7 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
60/45 = 60 × 7/45 × 7 = 420/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
54/7 = 54 × 45/7 × 45 = 2430/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/315 - 2430/315 = 420 - 2430/315 = -2010/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -134/21
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