Subtract 15/27 from 60/12
1st number: 5 0/12, 2nd number: 15/27
60/12 - 15/27 is 40/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
60/12 = 60 × 9/12 × 9 = 540/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
15/27 = 15 × 4/27 × 4 = 60/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/108 - 60/108 = 540 - 60/108 = 480/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/9
- In mixed form: 44/9
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