Subtract 20/36 from 8/27
8/27 - 20/36 is -7/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 36 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
8/27 = 8 × 4/27 × 4 = 32/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
20/36 = 20 × 3/36 × 3 = 60/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/108 - 60/108 = 32 - 60/108 = -28/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/27
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