Subtract 27/10 from 20/12
1st number: 1 8/12, 2nd number: 2 7/10
20/12 - 27/10 is -31/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 10 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
20/12 = 20 × 5/12 × 5 = 100/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
27/10 = 27 × 6/10 × 6 = 162/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/60 - 162/60 = 100 - 162/60 = -62/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/30
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