Subtract 75/18 from 27/20
1st number: 1 7/20, 2nd number: 4 3/18
27/20 - 75/18 is -169/60.
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,
75/18 = 75 × 10/18 × 10 = 750/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/180 - 750/180 = 243 - 750/180 = -507/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -169/60
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