Subtract 28/27 from 25/60
1st number: 25/60, 2nd number: 1 1/27
25/60 - 28/27 is -67/108.
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,
25/60 = 25 × 9/60 × 9 = 225/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
28/27 = 28 × 20/27 × 20 = 560/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/540 - 560/540 = 225 - 560/540 = -335/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/108
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