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Subtract 5/60 from 8/27

8/27 - 5/60 is 23/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
    8/27 = 8 × 20/27 × 20 = 160/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
    5/60 = 5 × 9/60 × 9 = 45/540
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    160/540 - 45/540 = 160 - 45/540 = 115/540
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/108

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