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Subtract 54/20 from 10/6

1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 2 14/20

10/6 - 54/20 is -31/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 20 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
    10/6 = 10 × 10/6 × 10 = 100/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    54/20 = 54 × 3/20 × 3 = 162/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    100/60 - 162/60 = 100 - 162/60 = -62/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/30

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