Subtract 2/56 from 27/20, Solve 1 7/20

Subtract 2/56 from 27/20

1^st number: 1 7/20, 2^nd number: 2/56

27/20 - 2/56 is 46/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 56 is 280

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
27/20 = 27 × 14/20 × 14 = 378/280
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
2/56 = 2 × 5/56 × 5 = 10/280
Subtract the two like fractions:
378/280 - 10/280 = 378 - 10/280 = 368/280
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 46/35
In mixed form: 111/35

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