Subtract 48/60 from 27/4
1st number: 6 3/4, 2nd number: 48/60
27/4 - 48/60 is 119/20.
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,
48/60 = 48 × 1/60 × 1 = 48/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/60 - 48/60 = 405 - 48/60 = 357/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/20
- In mixed form: 519/20
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