Subtract 20/27 from 42/5
1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 20/27
42/5 - 20/27 is 1034/135.
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,
42/5 = 42 × 27/5 × 27 = 1134/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
20/27 = 20 × 5/27 × 5 = 100/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1134/135 - 100/135 = 1134 - 100/135 = 1034/135 - In mixed form: 789/135
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