Subtract 54/20 from 2/27
1st number: 2/27, 2nd number: 2 14/20
2/27 - 54/20 is -709/270.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 20 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
2/27 = 2 × 20/27 × 20 = 40/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
54/20 = 54 × 27/20 × 27 = 1458/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/540 - 1458/540 = 40 - 1458/540 = -1418/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -709/270
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