Subtract 49/27 from 60/5
1st number: 12 0/5, 2nd number: 1 22/27
60/5 - 49/27 is 275/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
60/5 = 60 × 27/5 × 27 = 1620/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
49/27 = 49 × 5/27 × 5 = 245/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1620/135 - 245/135 = 1620 - 245/135 = 1375/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 275/27
- In mixed form: 105/27
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