Subtract 4/27 from 56/20
1st number: 2 16/20, 2nd number: 4/27
56/20 - 4/27 is 358/135.
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,
56/20 = 56 × 27/20 × 27 = 1512/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
4/27 = 4 × 20/27 × 20 = 80/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/540 - 80/540 = 1512 - 80/540 = 1432/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 358/135
- In mixed form: 288/135
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