Subtract 6/60 from 75/27
1st number: 2 21/27, 2nd number: 6/60
75/27 - 6/60 is 241/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 60 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
75/27 = 75 × 20/27 × 20 = 1500/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
6/60 = 6 × 9/60 × 9 = 54/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1500/540 - 54/540 = 1500 - 54/540 = 1446/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 241/90
- In mixed form: 261/90
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