Subtract 14/45 from 27/20
1st number: 1 7/20, 2nd number: 14/45
27/20 - 14/45 is 187/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 45 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 45 × 4 = 180,
14/45 = 14 × 4/45 × 4 = 56/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/180 - 56/180 = 243 - 56/180 = 187/180 - In mixed form: 17/180
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