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Subtract 20/6 from 12/27

1st number: 12/27, 2nd number: 3 2/6

12/27 - 20/6 is -26/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 6 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    12/27 = 12 × 2/27 × 2 = 24/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
    20/6 = 20 × 9/6 × 9 = 180/54
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    24/54 - 180/54 = 24 - 180/54 = -156/54
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -26/9

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