Subtract 27/60 from 27/4
1st number: 6 3/4, 2nd number: 27/60
27/4 - 27/60 is 63/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
27/4 = 27 × 15/4 × 15 = 405/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
27/60 = 27 × 1/60 × 1 = 27/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/60 - 27/60 = 405 - 27/60 = 378/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/10
- In mixed form: 63/10
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