Subtract 9/25 from 27/20
1st number: 1 7/20, 2nd number: 9/25
27/20 - 9/25 is 99/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 25 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
27/20 = 27 × 5/20 × 5 = 135/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
9/25 = 9 × 4/25 × 4 = 36/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/100 - 36/100 = 135 - 36/100 = 99/100
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