Subtract 3/27 from 81/4
1st number: 20 1/4, 2nd number: 3/27
81/4 - 3/27 is 725/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
81/4 = 81 × 27/4 × 27 = 2187/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
3/27 = 3 × 4/27 × 4 = 12/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2187/108 - 12/108 = 2187 - 12/108 = 2175/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 725/36
- In mixed form: 205/36
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