Subtract 15/27 from 60/5, Solve 12 0/5

Subtract 15/27 from 60/5

1^st number: 12 0/5, 2^nd number: 15/27

60/5 - 15/27 is 103/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
60/5 = 60 × 27/5 × 27 = 1620/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
15/27 = 15 × 5/27 × 5 = 75/135
Subtract the two like fractions:
1620/135 - 75/135 = 1620 - 75/135 = 1545/135
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/9
In mixed form: 114/9

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