Subtract 5/60 from 12/27
12/27 - 5/60 is 13/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 60 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
12/27 = 12 × 20/27 × 20 = 240/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
5/60 = 5 × 9/60 × 9 = 45/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/540 - 45/540 = 240 - 45/540 = 195/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/36
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