Subtract 20/27 from 45/8
1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 20/27
45/8 - 20/27 is 1055/216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
45/8 = 45 × 27/8 × 27 = 1215/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
20/27 = 20 × 8/27 × 8 = 160/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1215/216 - 160/216 = 1215 - 160/216 = 1055/216 - In mixed form: 4191/216
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