Subtract 48/7 from 27/20
1st number: 1 7/20, 2nd number: 6 6/7
27/20 - 48/7 is -771/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 7 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
27/20 = 27 × 7/20 × 7 = 189/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
48/7 = 48 × 20/7 × 20 = 960/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/140 - 960/140 = 189 - 960/140 = -771/140
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