Subtract 20/4 from 50/27
1st number: 1 23/27, 2nd number: 5 0/4
50/27 - 20/4 is -85/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 4 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
50/27 = 50 × 4/27 × 4 = 200/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
20/4 = 20 × 27/4 × 27 = 540/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/108 - 540/108 = 200 - 540/108 = -340/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -85/27
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