Subtract 14/36 from 27/20
1st number: 1 7/20, 2nd number: 14/36
27/20 - 14/36 is 173/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
27/20 = 27 × 9/20 × 9 = 243/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
14/36 = 14 × 5/36 × 5 = 70/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/180 - 70/180 = 243 - 70/180 = 173/180
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