Subtract 15/60 from 3/27
3/27 - 15/60 is -5/36.
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,
3/27 = 3 × 20/27 × 20 = 60/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
15/60 = 15 × 9/60 × 9 = 135/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/540 - 135/540 = 60 - 135/540 = -75/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/36
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