Subtract 27/12 from 35/60
1st number: 35/60, 2nd number: 2 3/12
35/60 - 27/12 is -5/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 12 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 12 × 5 = 60,
27/12 = 27 × 5/12 × 5 = 135/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/60 - 135/60 = 35 - 135/60 = -100/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/3
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