Subtract 2/60 from 21/27
21/27 - 2/60 is 67/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 60 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
21/27 = 21 × 20/27 × 20 = 420/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
2/60 = 2 × 9/60 × 9 = 18/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/540 - 18/540 = 420 - 18/540 = 402/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/90
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