Subtract 20/4 from 12/27
1st number: 12/27, 2nd number: 5 0/4
12/27 - 20/4 is -41/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 4 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
12/27 = 12 × 4/27 × 4 = 48/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
20/4 = 20 × 27/4 × 27 = 540/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/108 - 540/108 = 48 - 540/108 = -492/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/9
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