Subtract 7/27 from 84/20
1st number: 4 4/20, 2nd number: 7/27
84/20 - 7/27 is 532/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
84/20 = 84 × 27/20 × 27 = 2268/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
7/27 = 7 × 20/27 × 20 = 140/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2268/540 - 140/540 = 2268 - 140/540 = 2128/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 532/135
- In mixed form: 3127/135
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