Subtract 1/60 from 27/5
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 1/60
27/5 - 1/60 is 323/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
27/5 = 27 × 12/5 × 12 = 324/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
1/60 = 1 × 1/60 × 1 = 1/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/60 - 1/60 = 324 - 1/60 = 323/60 - In mixed form: 523/60
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