Subtract 4/20 from 1/54
1/54 - 4/20 is -49/270.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 20 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
1/54 = 1 × 10/54 × 10 = 10/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
4/20 = 4 × 27/20 × 27 = 108/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/540 - 108/540 = 10 - 108/540 = -98/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/270
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