Subtract 9/27 from 15/20
15/20 - 9/27 is 5/12.
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,
15/20 = 15 × 27/20 × 27 = 405/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
9/27 = 9 × 20/27 × 20 = 180/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/540 - 180/540 = 405 - 180/540 = 225/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/12
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