Subtract 20/48 from 3/27
3/27 - 20/48 is -11/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
3/27 = 3 × 16/27 × 16 = 48/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
20/48 = 20 × 9/48 × 9 = 180/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/432 - 180/432 = 48 - 180/432 = -132/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/36
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