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Subtract 27/3 from 5/20

1st number: 5/20, 2nd number: 9 0/3

5/20 - 27/3 is -35/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 3 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    5/20 = 5 × 3/20 × 3 = 15/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
    27/3 = 27 × 20/3 × 20 = 540/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    15/60 - 540/60 = 15 - 540/60 = -525/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/4

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