Subtract 4/54 from 20/10
1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 4/54
20/10 - 4/54 is 52/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
20/10 = 20 × 27/10 × 27 = 540/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
4/54 = 4 × 5/54 × 5 = 20/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/270 - 20/270 = 540 - 20/270 = 520/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 52/27
- In mixed form: 125/27
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