Subtract 20/18 from 15/27
1st number: 15/27, 2nd number: 1 2/18
15/27 - 20/18 is -5/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 18 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
15/27 = 15 × 2/27 × 2 = 30/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
20/18 = 20 × 3/18 × 3 = 60/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/54 - 60/54 = 30 - 60/54 = -30/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/9
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