Subtract 27/36 from 20/8
1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 27/36
20/8 - 27/36 is 7/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
20/8 = 20 × 9/8 × 9 = 180/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
27/36 = 27 × 2/36 × 2 = 54/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/72 - 54/72 = 180 - 54/72 = 126/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/4
- In mixed form: 13/4
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