Subtract 90/60 from 27/8
1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 1 30/60
27/8 - 90/60 is 15/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
27/8 = 27 × 15/8 × 15 = 405/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
90/60 = 90 × 2/60 × 2 = 180/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/120 - 180/120 = 405 - 180/120 = 225/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/8
- In mixed form: 17/8
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