Subtract 20/27 from 36/5
1st number: 7 1/5, 2nd number: 20/27
36/5 - 20/27 is 872/135.
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,
36/5 = 36 × 27/5 × 27 = 972/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
20/27 = 20 × 5/27 × 5 = 100/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
972/135 - 100/135 = 972 - 100/135 = 872/135 - In mixed form: 662/135
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