Subtract 27/60 from 25/9
1st number: 2 7/9, 2nd number: 27/60
25/9 - 27/60 is 419/180.
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,
25/9 = 25 × 20/9 × 20 = 500/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
27/60 = 27 × 3/60 × 3 = 81/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
500/180 - 81/180 = 500 - 81/180 = 419/180 - In mixed form: 259/180
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