Subtract 60/27 from 5/8
1st number: 5/8, 2nd number: 2 6/27
5/8 - 60/27 is -115/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
5/8 = 5 × 27/8 × 27 = 135/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
60/27 = 60 × 8/27 × 8 = 480/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/216 - 480/216 = 135 - 480/216 = -345/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -115/72
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