Subtract 9/30 from 27/20
1st number: 1 7/20, 2nd number: 9/30
27/20 - 9/30 is 21/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
27/20 = 27 × 3/20 × 3 = 81/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
9/30 = 9 × 2/30 × 2 = 18/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/60 - 18/60 = 81 - 18/60 = 63/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/20
- In mixed form: 11/20
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