Subtract 14/54 from 8/60
8/60 - 14/54 is -17/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 54 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
8/60 = 8 × 9/60 × 9 = 72/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
14/54 = 14 × 10/54 × 10 = 140/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/540 - 140/540 = 72 - 140/540 = -68/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/135
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