Subtract 27/20 from 36/7
1st number: 5 1/7, 2nd number: 1 7/20
36/7 - 27/20 is 531/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
36/7 = 36 × 20/7 × 20 = 720/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
27/20 = 27 × 7/20 × 7 = 189/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/140 - 189/140 = 720 - 189/140 = 531/140 - In mixed form: 3111/140
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