Subtract 20/25 from 27/10
1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 20/25
27/10 - 20/25 is 19/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 25 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
27/10 = 27 × 5/10 × 5 = 135/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
20/25 = 20 × 2/25 × 2 = 40/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/50 - 40/50 = 135 - 40/50 = 95/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/10
- In mixed form: 19/10
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