Subtract 20/27 from 6/9
69 - 2027 is -227.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 27 is 27
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 3 = 27,
69 = 6 × 39 × 3 = 1827 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
2027 = 20 × 127 × 1 = 2027 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1827 - 2027 = 18 - 2027 = -227
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