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Subtract 5/27 from 2/60

2/60 - 5/27 is -41/270.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 27 is 540

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
    2/60 = 2 × 9/60 × 9 = 18/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
    5/27 = 5 × 20/27 × 20 = 100/540
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    18/540 - 100/540 = 18 - 100/540 = -82/540
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/270

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