Subtract 18/60 from 35/27
1st number: 1 8/27, 2nd number: 18/60
35/27 - 18/60 is 269/270.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
35/27 = 35 × 20/27 × 20 = 700/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
18/60 = 18 × 9/60 × 9 = 162/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/540 - 162/540 = 700 - 162/540 = 538/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 269/270
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