Subtract 27/60 from 48/5
1st number: 9 3/5, 2nd number: 27/60
48/5 - 27/60 is 183/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
48/5 = 48 × 12/5 × 12 = 576/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
27/60 = 27 × 1/60 × 1 = 27/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/60 - 27/60 = 576 - 27/60 = 549/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 183/20
- In mixed form: 93/20
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