Subtract 27/48 from 20/36
20/36 - 27/48 is -1/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
20/36 = 20 × 4/36 × 4 = 80/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
27/48 = 27 × 3/48 × 3 = 81/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/144 - 81/144 = 80 - 81/144 = -1/144
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