Subtract 14/18 from 20/27
20/27 - 14/18 is -1/27.
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,
20/27 = 20 × 2/27 × 2 = 40/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
14/18 = 14 × 3/18 × 3 = 42/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/54 - 42/54 = 40 - 42/54 = -2/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/27
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