Subtract 27/36 from 20/6
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 27/36
20/6 - 27/36 is 31/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
20/6 = 20 × 6/6 × 6 = 120/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
27/36 = 27 × 1/36 × 1 = 27/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/36 - 27/36 = 120 - 27/36 = 93/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/12
- In mixed form: 27/12
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