Subtract 48/60 from 4/27
4/27 - 48/60 is -88/135.
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,
48/60 = 48 × 9/60 × 9 = 432/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/540 - 432/540 = 80 - 432/540 = -352/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -88/135
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