Subtract 8/20 from 5/27
5/27 - 8/20 is -29/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 20 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
5/27 = 5 × 20/27 × 20 = 100/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
8/20 = 8 × 27/20 × 27 = 216/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/540 - 216/540 = 100 - 216/540 = -116/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/135
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