Subtract 45/15 from 27/20
1st number: 1 7/20, 2nd number: 3 0/15
27/20 - 45/15 is -33/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
27/20 = 27 × 3/20 × 3 = 81/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
45/15 = 45 × 4/15 × 4 = 180/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/60 - 180/60 = 81 - 180/60 = -99/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/20
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