Subtract 6/27 from 60/4, Solve 15 0/4

Subtract 6/27 from 60/4

1^st number: 15 0/4, 2^nd number: 6/27

60/4 - 6/27 is 133/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 27 is 108

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
60/4 = 60 × 27/4 × 27 = 1620/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
6/27 = 6 × 4/27 × 4 = 24/108
Subtract the two like fractions:
1620/108 - 24/108 = 1620 - 24/108 = 1596/108
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/9
In mixed form: 147/9

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