Subtract 8/27 from 36/20
1st number: 1 16/20, 2nd number: 8/27
36/20 - 8/27 is 203/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 27 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
36/20 = 36 × 27/20 × 27 = 972/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
8/27 = 8 × 20/27 × 20 = 160/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
972/540 - 160/540 = 972 - 160/540 = 812/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 203/135
- In mixed form: 168/135
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