Subtract 20/27 from 10/2
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 20/27
10/2 - 20/27 is 115/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
10/2 = 10 × 27/2 × 27 = 270/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
20/27 = 20 × 2/27 × 2 = 40/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/54 - 40/54 = 270 - 40/54 = 230/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 115/27
- In mixed form: 47/27
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