Subtract 8/27 from 60/36
1st number: 1 24/36, 2nd number: 8/27
60/36 - 8/27 is 37/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
60/36 = 60 × 3/36 × 3 = 180/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
8/27 = 8 × 4/27 × 4 = 32/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/108 - 32/108 = 180 - 32/108 = 148/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/27
- In mixed form: 110/27
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