Subtract 2/6 from 60/27
1st number: 2 6/27, 2nd number: 2/6
60/27 - 2/6 is 17/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 6 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
60/27 = 60 × 2/27 × 2 = 120/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
2/6 = 2 × 9/6 × 9 = 18/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/54 - 18/54 = 120 - 18/54 = 102/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/9
- In mixed form: 18/9
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