Subtract 4/60 from 15/27
15/27 - 4/60 is 22/45.
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,
15/27 = 15 × 20/27 × 20 = 300/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
4/60 = 4 × 9/60 × 9 = 36/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/540 - 36/540 = 300 - 36/540 = 264/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/45
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