Subtract 27/75 from 36/20
1st number: 1 16/20, 2nd number: 27/75
36/20 - 27/75 is 36/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
36/20 = 36 × 15/20 × 15 = 540/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
27/75 = 27 × 4/75 × 4 = 108/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/300 - 108/300 = 540 - 108/300 = 432/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/25
- In mixed form: 111/25
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