Subtract 7/10 from 27/60
27/60 - 7/10 is -1/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 10 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
27/60 = 27 × 1/60 × 1 = 27/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
7/10 = 7 × 6/10 × 6 = 42/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/60 - 42/60 = 27 - 42/60 = -15/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4
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