Subtract 27/60 from 54/8
1st number: 6 6/8, 2nd number: 27/60
54/8 - 27/60 is 63/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
54/8 = 54 × 15/8 × 15 = 810/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
27/60 = 27 × 2/60 × 2 = 54/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/120 - 54/120 = 810 - 54/120 = 756/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/10
- In mixed form: 63/10
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