Subtract 63/5 from 20/27
1st number: 20/27, 2nd number: 12 3/5
20/27 - 63/5 is -1601/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 5 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
20/27 = 20 × 5/27 × 5 = 100/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
63/5 = 63 × 27/5 × 27 = 1701/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/135 - 1701/135 = 100 - 1701/135 = -1601/135
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