Subtract 3/27 from 1/60
1/60 - 3/27 is -17/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 27 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
1/60 = 1 × 9/60 × 9 = 9/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
3/27 = 3 × 20/27 × 20 = 60/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/540 - 60/540 = 9 - 60/540 = -51/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/180
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