Subtract 54/8 from 6/20
1st number: 6/20, 2nd number: 6 6/8
6/20 - 54/8 is -129/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 8 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
6/20 = 6 × 2/20 × 2 = 12/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
54/8 = 54 × 5/8 × 5 = 270/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/40 - 270/40 = 12 - 270/40 = -258/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -129/20
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