Subtract 3/36 from 27/20
1st number: 1 7/20, 2nd number: 3/36
27/20 - 3/36 is 19/15.
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,
3/36 = 3 × 5/36 × 5 = 15/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/180 - 15/180 = 243 - 15/180 = 228/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/15
- In mixed form: 14/15
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