Subtract 40/27 from 12/60
1st number: 12/60, 2nd number: 1 13/27
12/60 - 40/27 is -173/135.
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,
12/60 = 12 × 9/60 × 9 = 108/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
40/27 = 40 × 20/27 × 20 = 800/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/540 - 800/540 = 108 - 800/540 = -692/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -173/135
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