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Subtract 30/60 from 3/27

3/27 - 30/60 is -7/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 60 is 540

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
    3/27 = 3 × 20/27 × 20 = 60/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
    30/60 = 30 × 9/60 × 9 = 270/540
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    60/540 - 270/540 = 60 - 270/540 = -210/540
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/18

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