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Subtract 20/54 from 15/6

1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 20/54

15/6 - 20/54 is 115/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 54 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
    15/6 = 15 × 9/6 × 9 = 135/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    20/54 = 20 × 1/54 × 1 = 20/54
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    135/54 - 20/54 = 135 - 20/54 = 115/54
  5. In mixed form: 27/54

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