Subtract 60/5 from 27/6
1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 12 0/5
27/6 - 60/5 is -15/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 5 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
27/6 = 27 × 5/6 × 5 = 135/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
60/5 = 60 × 6/5 × 6 = 360/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/30 - 360/30 = 135 - 360/30 = -225/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/2
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