Subtract 27/10 from 35/60
1st number: 35/60, 2nd number: 2 7/10
35/60 - 27/10 is -127/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 10 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
35/60 = 35 × 1/60 × 1 = 35/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
27/10 = 27 × 6/10 × 6 = 162/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/60 - 162/60 = 35 - 162/60 = -127/60
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