Subtract 27/20 from 35/60
1st number: 35/60, 2nd number: 1 7/20
35/60 - 27/20 is -23/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 20 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 20 × 3 = 60,
27/20 = 27 × 3/20 × 3 = 81/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/60 - 81/60 = 35 - 81/60 = -46/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/30
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