Subtract 2/60 from 8/27
8/27 - 2/60 is 71/270.
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,
8/27 = 8 × 20/27 × 20 = 160/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
2/60 = 2 × 9/60 × 9 = 18/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/540 - 18/540 = 160 - 18/540 = 142/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/270
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