Subtract 42/27 from 1/60
1st number: 1/60, 2nd number: 1 15/27
1/60 - 42/27 is -277/180.
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,
42/27 = 42 × 20/27 × 20 = 840/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/540 - 840/540 = 9 - 840/540 = -831/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -277/180
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