Subtract 4/60 from 70/54
1st number: 1 16/54, 2nd number: 4/60
70/54 - 4/60 is 166/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 60 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
70/54 = 70 × 10/54 × 10 = 700/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
4/60 = 4 × 9/60 × 9 = 36/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/540 - 36/540 = 700 - 36/540 = 664/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 166/135
- In mixed form: 131/135
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