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Subtract 20/27 from 6/2

1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 20/27

6/2 - 20/27 is 61/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 27 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
    6/2 = 6 × 27/2 × 27 = 162/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    20/27 = 20 × 2/27 × 2 = 40/54
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    162/54 - 40/54 = 162 - 40/54 = 122/54
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/27
  6. In mixed form: 27/27

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