Subtract 20/27 from 32/5
1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 20/27
325 - 2027 is 764135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
325 = 32 × 275 × 27 = 864135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
2027 = 20 × 527 × 5 = 100135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864135 - 100135 = 864 - 100135 = 764135 - In mixed form: 589135
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