Subtract 21/27 from 20/5
1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 21/27
20/5 - 21/27 is 29/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
20/5 = 20 × 27/5 × 27 = 540/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
21/27 = 21 × 5/27 × 5 = 105/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/135 - 105/135 = 540 - 105/135 = 435/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/9
- In mixed form: 32/9
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