Subtract 30/6 from 20/27
1st number: 20/27, 2nd number: 5 0/6
20/27 - 30/6 is -115/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 6 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 6 × 9 = 54,
30/6 = 30 × 9/6 × 9 = 270/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/54 - 270/54 = 40 - 270/54 = -230/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -115/27
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