Subtract 36/20 from 4/27
1st number: 4/27, 2nd number: 1 16/20
4/27 - 36/20 is -223/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 20 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
4/27 = 4 × 20/27 × 20 = 80/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
36/20 = 36 × 27/20 × 27 = 972/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/540 - 972/540 = 80 - 972/540 = -892/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -223/135
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