Subtract 60/81 from 20/4
1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 60/81
20/4 - 60/81 is 115/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
20/4 = 20 × 81/4 × 81 = 1620/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
60/81 = 60 × 4/81 × 4 = 240/324 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1620/324 - 240/324 = 1620 - 240/324 = 1380/324 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 115/27
- In mixed form: 47/27
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