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Subtract 2/27 from 8/20

8/20 - 2/27 is 44/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
    8/20 = 8 × 27/20 × 27 = 216/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
    2/27 = 2 × 20/27 × 20 = 40/540
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    216/540 - 40/540 = 216 - 40/540 = 176/540
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/135

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