Subtract 27/60 from 18/8
1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 27/60
18/8 - 27/60 is 9/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
18/8 = 18 × 15/8 × 15 = 270/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
27/60 = 27 × 2/60 × 2 = 54/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/120 - 54/120 = 270 - 54/120 = 216/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/5
- In mixed form: 14/5
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