Subtract 16/60 from 4/27
4/27 - 16/60 is -16/135.
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,
4/27 = 4 × 20/27 × 20 = 80/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
16/60 = 16 × 9/60 × 9 = 144/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/540 - 144/540 = 80 - 144/540 = -64/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/135
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