Answers

Subtract 50/45 from 20/27

1^st number: 20/27, 2^nd number: 1 5/45

20/27 - 50/45 is -10/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 45 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   20/27 = 20 × 5/27 × 5 = 100/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
   50/45 = 50 × 3/45 × 3 = 150/135
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   100/135 - 150/135 = 100 - 150/135 = -50/135
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/27

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