Subtract 16/27 from 42/60
42/60 - 16/27 is 29/270.
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,
42/60 = 42 × 9/60 × 9 = 378/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
16/27 = 16 × 20/27 × 20 = 320/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/540 - 320/540 = 378 - 320/540 = 58/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/270
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