Subtract 27/12 from 20/60
1st number: 20/60, 2nd number: 2 3/12
20/60 - 27/12 is -23/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
20/60 = 20 × 1/60 × 1 = 20/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
27/12 = 27 × 5/12 × 5 = 135/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/60 - 135/60 = 20 - 135/60 = -115/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/12
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