Subtract 20/15 from 27/6
1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 1 5/15
27/6 - 20/15 is 19/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
27/6 = 27 × 5/6 × 5 = 135/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
20/15 = 20 × 2/15 × 2 = 40/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/30 - 40/30 = 135 - 40/30 = 95/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/6
- In mixed form: 31/6
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