Subtract 15/27 from 60/3
1st number: 20 0/3, 2nd number: 15/27
60/3 - 15/27 is 175/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 27 is 27
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 9 = 27,
60/3 = 60 × 9/3 × 9 = 540/27 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
15/27 = 15 × 1/27 × 1 = 15/27 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/27 - 15/27 = 540 - 15/27 = 525/27 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 175/9
- In mixed form: 194/9
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