Subtract 2/60 from 12/27
12/27 - 2/60 is 37/90.
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,
12/27 = 12 × 20/27 × 20 = 240/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
2/60 = 2 × 9/60 × 9 = 18/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/540 - 18/540 = 240 - 18/540 = 222/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/90
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