Subtract 20/27 from 20/2
1st number: 10 0/2, 2nd number: 20/27
20/2 - 20/27 is 250/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
20/2 = 20 × 27/2 × 27 = 540/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
20/27 = 20 × 2/27 × 2 = 40/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/54 - 40/54 = 540 - 40/54 = 500/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 250/27
- In mixed form: 97/27
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