Subtract 20/27 from 5/56
5/56 - 20/27 is -985/1512.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 27 is 1512
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
5/56 = 5 × 27/56 × 27 = 135/1512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
20/27 = 20 × 56/27 × 56 = 1120/1512 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/1512 - 1120/1512 = 135 - 1120/1512 = -985/1512
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