Subtract 20/4 from 40/27
1st number: 1 13/27, 2nd number: 5 0/4
40/27 - 20/4 is -95/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 4 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
40/27 = 40 × 4/27 × 4 = 160/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
20/4 = 20 × 27/4 × 27 = 540/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/108 - 540/108 = 160 - 540/108 = -380/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -95/27
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