Subtract 12/27 from 20/10
1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 12/27
20/10 - 12/27 is 14/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 27 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
20/10 = 20 × 27/10 × 27 = 540/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
12/27 = 12 × 10/27 × 10 = 120/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/270 - 120/270 = 540 - 120/270 = 420/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/9
- In mixed form: 15/9
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