Subtract 27/18 from 27/60
1st number: 27/60, 2nd number: 1 9/18
27/60 - 27/18 is -21/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 18 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
27/60 = 27 × 3/60 × 3 = 81/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
27/18 = 27 × 10/18 × 10 = 270/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/180 - 270/180 = 81 - 270/180 = -189/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -21/20
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