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Subtract 1/27 from 20/4

1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 1/27

20/4 - 1/27 is 134/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 27 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    20/4 = 20 × 27/4 × 27 = 540/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    1/27 = 1 × 4/27 × 4 = 4/108
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    540/108 - 4/108 = 540 - 4/108 = 536/108
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 134/27
  6. In mixed form: 426/27

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