Subtract 12/60 from 9/27
9/27 - 12/60 is 2/15.
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,
9/27 = 9 × 20/27 × 20 = 180/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
12/60 = 12 × 9/60 × 9 = 108/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/540 - 108/540 = 180 - 108/540 = 72/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/15
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