Subtract 8/60 from 27/30
27/30 - 8/60 is 23/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
27/30 = 27 × 2/30 × 2 = 54/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
8/60 = 8 × 1/60 × 1 = 8/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/60 - 8/60 = 54 - 8/60 = 46/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/30
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