Subtract 6/5 from 20/54
1st number: 20/54, 2nd number: 1 1/5
20/54 - 6/5 is -112/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 5 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
20/54 = 20 × 5/54 × 5 = 100/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
6/5 = 6 × 54/5 × 54 = 324/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/270 - 324/270 = 100 - 324/270 = -224/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -112/135
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