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Subtract 25/27 from 2/20

2/20 - 25/27 is -223/270.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
    2/20 = 2 × 27/20 × 27 = 54/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
    25/27 = 25 × 20/27 × 20 = 500/540
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    54/540 - 500/540 = 54 - 500/540 = -446/540
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -223/270

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