Subtract 80/60 from 27/18
1st number: 1 9/18, 2nd number: 1 20/60
27/18 - 80/60 is 1/6.
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,
80/60 = 80 × 3/60 × 3 = 240/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/180 - 240/180 = 270 - 240/180 = 30/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/6
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