Subtract 18/60 from 27/18
1st number: 1 9/18, 2nd number: 18/60
27/18 - 18/60 is 6/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
27/18 = 27 × 10/18 × 10 = 270/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
18/60 = 18 × 3/60 × 3 = 54/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/180 - 54/180 = 270 - 54/180 = 216/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/5
- In mixed form: 11/5
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