Subtract 16/27 from 20/60
20/60 - 16/27 is -7/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
20/60 = 20 × 9/60 × 9 = 180/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
16/27 = 16 × 20/27 × 20 = 320/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/540 - 320/540 = 180 - 320/540 = -140/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/27
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