Subtract 2/75 from 20/27
20/27 - 2/75 is 482/675.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 75 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
20/27 = 20 × 25/27 × 25 = 500/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
2/75 = 2 × 9/75 × 9 = 18/675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
500/675 - 18/675 = 500 - 18/675 = 482/675
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