Subtract 27/24 from 36/20
1st number: 1 16/20, 2nd number: 1 3/24
36/20 - 27/24 is 27/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
36/20 = 36 × 6/20 × 6 = 216/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
27/24 = 27 × 5/24 × 5 = 135/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/120 - 135/120 = 216 - 135/120 = 81/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/40
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