Subtract 35/54 from 60/6
1st number: 10 0/6, 2nd number: 35/54
60/6 - 35/54 is 505/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
60/6 = 60 × 9/6 × 9 = 540/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
35/54 = 35 × 1/54 × 1 = 35/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/54 - 35/54 = 540 - 35/54 = 505/54 - In mixed form: 919/54
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