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Subtract 5/60 from 27/2

1st number: 13 1/2, 2nd number: 5/60

27/2 - 5/60 is 161/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
    27/2 = 27 × 30/2 × 30 = 810/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    5/60 = 5 × 1/60 × 1 = 5/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    810/60 - 5/60 = 810 - 5/60 = 805/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 161/12
  6. In mixed form: 135/12

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