Subtract 54/56 from 27/20
1st number: 1 7/20, 2nd number: 54/56
27/20 - 54/56 is 27/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
27/20 = 27 × 14/20 × 14 = 378/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
54/56 = 54 × 5/56 × 5 = 270/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/280 - 270/280 = 378 - 270/280 = 108/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/70
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