Subtract 20/75 from 27/20
1st number: 1 7/20, 2nd number: 20/75
27/20 - 20/75 is 13/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
27/20 = 27 × 15/20 × 15 = 405/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
20/75 = 20 × 4/75 × 4 = 80/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/300 - 80/300 = 405 - 80/300 = 325/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/12
- In mixed form: 11/12
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