Subtract 35/27 from 20/6
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 1 8/27
20/6 - 35/27 is 55/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
20/6 = 20 × 9/6 × 9 = 180/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
35/27 = 35 × 2/27 × 2 = 70/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/54 - 70/54 = 180 - 70/54 = 110/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/27
- In mixed form: 21/27
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