Subtract 7/40 from 27/60
27/60 - 7/40 is 11/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
27/60 = 27 × 2/60 × 2 = 54/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
7/40 = 7 × 3/40 × 3 = 21/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/120 - 21/120 = 54 - 21/120 = 33/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/40
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