Subtract 3/27 from 20/10
1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 3/27
20/10 - 3/27 is 17/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 27 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
20/10 = 20 × 27/10 × 27 = 540/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
3/27 = 3 × 10/27 × 10 = 30/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/270 - 30/270 = 540 - 30/270 = 510/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/9
- In mixed form: 18/9
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