Subtract 27/30 from 56/20
1st number: 2 16/20, 2nd number: 27/30
56/20 - 27/30 is 19/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
56/20 = 56 × 3/20 × 3 = 168/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
27/30 = 27 × 2/30 × 2 = 54/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/60 - 54/60 = 168 - 54/60 = 114/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/10
- In mixed form: 19/10
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