Subtract 27/36 from 84/20
1st number: 4 4/20, 2nd number: 27/36
84/20 - 27/36 is 69/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
84/20 = 84 × 9/20 × 9 = 756/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
27/36 = 27 × 5/36 × 5 = 135/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/180 - 135/180 = 756 - 135/180 = 621/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 69/20
- In mixed form: 39/20
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