Subtract 60/54 from 9/75
1st number: 9/75, 2nd number: 1 6/54
9/75 - 60/54 is -223/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 54 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
9/75 = 9 × 18/75 × 18 = 162/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
60/54 = 60 × 25/54 × 25 = 1500/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/1350 - 1500/1350 = 162 - 1500/1350 = -1338/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -223/225
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