Subtract 27/7 from 5/20
1st number: 5/20, 2nd number: 3 6/7
5/20 - 27/7 is -101/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 7 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
5/20 = 5 × 7/20 × 7 = 35/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
27/7 = 27 × 20/7 × 20 = 540/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/140 - 540/140 = 35 - 540/140 = -505/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -101/28
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