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Subtract 4/20 from 64/27

1st number: 2 10/27, 2nd number: 4/20

64/27 - 4/20 is 293/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 20 is 540

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
    64/27 = 64 × 20/27 × 20 = 1280/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
    4/20 = 4 × 27/20 × 27 = 108/540
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1280/540 - 108/540 = 1280 - 108/540 = 1172/540
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 293/135
  6. In mixed form: 223/135

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