Subtract 18/20 from 27/9
1st number: 3 0/9, 2nd number: 18/20
27/9 - 18/20 is 21/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
27/9 = 27 × 20/9 × 20 = 540/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
18/20 = 18 × 9/20 × 9 = 162/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/180 - 162/180 = 540 - 162/180 = 378/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/10
- In mixed form: 21/10
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