Subtract 27/8 from 60/18
1st number: 3 6/18, 2nd number: 3 3/8
60/18 - 27/8 is -1/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
60/18 = 60 × 4/18 × 4 = 240/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
27/8 = 27 × 9/8 × 9 = 243/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/72 - 243/72 = 240 - 243/72 = -3/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/24
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