Subtract 7/20 from 12/54
12/54 - 7/20 is -23/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 20 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
12/54 = 12 × 10/54 × 10 = 120/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
7/20 = 7 × 27/20 × 27 = 189/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/540 - 189/540 = 120 - 189/540 = -69/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/180
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