Subtract 56/60 from 15/27
15/27 - 56/60 is -17/45.
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,
56/60 = 56 × 9/60 × 9 = 504/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/540 - 504/540 = 300 - 504/540 = -204/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/45
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