Subtract 18/81 from 27/20
1st number: 1 7/20, 2nd number: 18/81
27/20 - 18/81 is 203/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 81 is 1620
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 81 = 1620,
27/20 = 27 × 81/20 × 81 = 2187/1620 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
18/81 = 18 × 20/81 × 20 = 360/1620 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2187/1620 - 360/1620 = 2187 - 360/1620 = 1827/1620 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 203/180
- In mixed form: 123/180
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