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Subtract 1/15 from 60/54

1st number: 1 6/54, 2nd number: 1/15

60/54 - 1/15 is 47/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    60/54 = 60 × 5/54 × 5 = 300/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
    1/15 = 1 × 18/15 × 18 = 18/270
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    300/270 - 18/270 = 300 - 18/270 = 282/270
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/45
  6. In mixed form: 12/45

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