Subtract 60/16 from 35/27
1st number: 1 8/27, 2nd number: 3 12/16
35/27 - 60/16 is -265/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 16 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
35/27 = 35 × 16/27 × 16 = 560/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
60/16 = 60 × 27/16 × 27 = 1620/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/432 - 1620/432 = 560 - 1620/432 = -1060/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -265/108
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