Subtract 24/60 from 16/27
16/27 - 24/60 is 26/135.
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,
16/27 = 16 × 20/27 × 20 = 320/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
24/60 = 24 × 9/60 × 9 = 216/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/540 - 216/540 = 320 - 216/540 = 104/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/135
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