Subtract 20/45 from 48/27
1st number: 1 21/27, 2nd number: 20/45
48/27 - 20/45 is 4/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 45 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
48/27 = 48 × 5/27 × 5 = 240/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
20/45 = 20 × 3/45 × 3 = 60/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/135 - 60/135 = 240 - 60/135 = 180/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
- In mixed form: 11/3
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