Answers

Subtract 20/6 from 75/27

1^st number: 2 21/27, 2^nd number: 3 2/6

75/27 - 20/6 is -5/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 6 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   75/27 = 75 × 2/27 × 2 = 150/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
   20/6 = 20 × 9/6 × 9 = 180/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/54 - 180/54 = 150 - 180/54 = -30/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/9

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