Subtract 70/27 from 40/20
1st number: 2 0/20, 2nd number: 2 16/27
40/20 - 70/27 is -16/27.
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,
40/20 = 40 × 27/20 × 27 = 1080/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
70/27 = 70 × 20/27 × 20 = 1400/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/540 - 1400/540 = 1080 - 1400/540 = -320/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/27
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