Subtract 5/18 from 27/20
1st number: 1 7/20, 2nd number: 5/18
27/20 - 5/18 is 193/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 18 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 18 × 10 = 180,
5/18 = 5 × 10/18 × 10 = 50/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/180 - 50/180 = 243 - 50/180 = 193/180 - In mixed form: 113/180
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