Subtract 12/50 from 27/20
1st number: 1 7/20, 2nd number: 12/50
27/20 - 12/50 is 111/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 50 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
27/20 = 27 × 5/20 × 5 = 135/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
12/50 = 12 × 2/50 × 2 = 24/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/100 - 24/100 = 135 - 24/100 = 111/100 - In mixed form: 111/100
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