Subtract 25/27 from 20/5
1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 25/27
20/5 - 25/27 is 83/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
20/5 = 20 × 27/5 × 27 = 540/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
25/27 = 25 × 5/27 × 5 = 125/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/135 - 125/135 = 540 - 125/135 = 415/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/27
- In mixed form: 32/27
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