Subtract 20/50 from 18/27
18/27 - 20/50 is 4/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 50 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
18/27 = 18 × 50/27 × 50 = 900/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
20/50 = 20 × 27/50 × 27 = 540/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/1350 - 540/1350 = 900 - 540/1350 = 360/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/15
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