Subtract 70/54 from 60/48
1st number: 1 12/48, 2nd number: 1 16/54
60/48 - 70/54 is -5/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 54 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
60/48 = 60 × 9/48 × 9 = 540/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
70/54 = 70 × 8/54 × 8 = 560/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/432 - 560/432 = 540 - 560/432 = -20/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/108
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