Subtract 27/75 from 20/10
1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 27/75
20/10 - 27/75 is 41/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
20/10 = 20 × 15/10 × 15 = 300/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
27/75 = 27 × 2/75 × 2 = 54/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/150 - 54/150 = 300 - 54/150 = 246/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/25
- In mixed form: 116/25
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