Subtract 27/60 from 9/54
9/54 - 27/60 is -17/60.
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,
9/54 = 9 × 10/54 × 10 = 90/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
27/60 = 27 × 9/60 × 9 = 243/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/540 - 243/540 = 90 - 243/540 = -153/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/60
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