Subtract 7/20 from 27/15
1st number: 1 12/15, 2nd number: 7/20
27/15 - 7/20 is 29/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
27/15 = 27 × 4/15 × 4 = 108/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
7/20 = 7 × 3/20 × 3 = 21/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/60 - 21/60 = 108 - 21/60 = 87/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/20
- In mixed form: 19/20
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