Subtract 45/27 from 40/2, Solve 20 0/2

Subtract 45/27 from 40/2

1^st number: 20 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 18/27

40/2 - 45/27 is 55/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
40/2 = 40 × 27/2 × 27 = 1080/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
45/27 = 45 × 2/27 × 2 = 90/54
Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/54 - 90/54 = 1080 - 90/54 = 990/54
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/3
In mixed form: 181/3

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