Subtract 27/60 from 49/18
1st number: 2 13/18, 2nd number: 27/60
49/18 - 27/60 is 409/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
49/18 = 49 × 10/18 × 10 = 490/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
27/60 = 27 × 3/60 × 3 = 81/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/180 - 81/180 = 490 - 81/180 = 409/180 - In mixed form: 249/180
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