Subtract 2/27 from 12/20
12/20 - 2/27 is 71/135.
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,
12/20 = 12 × 27/20 × 27 = 324/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
2/27 = 2 × 20/27 × 20 = 40/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/540 - 40/540 = 324 - 40/540 = 284/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/135
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