Subtract 24/15 from 60/54
1st number: 1 6/54, 2nd number: 1 9/15
60/54 - 24/15 is -22/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
60/54 = 60 × 5/54 × 5 = 300/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
24/15 = 24 × 18/15 × 18 = 432/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/270 - 432/270 = 300 - 432/270 = -132/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/45
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 60/54-48/15 60/54-24/30 60/54-72/15 60/54-24/45 60/54-24/75