Subtract 12/27 from 40/60
40/60 - 12/27 is 2/9.
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,
40/60 = 40 × 9/60 × 9 = 360/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
12/27 = 12 × 20/27 × 20 = 240/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/540 - 240/540 = 360 - 240/540 = 120/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/9
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