Subtract 4/27 from 4/60
460 - 427 is -11135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 27 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
460 = 4 × 960 × 9 = 36540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
427 = 4 × 2027 × 20 = 80540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36540 - 80540 = 36 - 80540 = -44540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11135
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