Subtract 15/27 from 5/20
5/20 - 15/27 is -11/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 27 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
5/20 = 5 × 27/20 × 27 = 135/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
15/27 = 15 × 20/27 × 20 = 300/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/540 - 300/540 = 135 - 300/540 = -165/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/36
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