Subtract 27/60 from 18/2
1st number: 9 0/2, 2nd number: 27/60
18/2 - 27/60 is 171/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
18/2 = 18 × 30/2 × 30 = 540/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
27/60 = 27 × 1/60 × 1 = 27/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/60 - 27/60 = 540 - 27/60 = 513/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 171/20
- In mixed form: 811/20
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