Subtract 27/60 from 21/9
1st number: 2 3/9, 2nd number: 27/60
21/9 - 27/60 is 113/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
21/9 = 21 × 20/9 × 20 = 420/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
27/60 = 27 × 3/60 × 3 = 81/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/180 - 81/180 = 420 - 81/180 = 339/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/60
- In mixed form: 153/60
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