Subtract 20/54 from 16/15
1st number: 1 1/15, 2nd number: 20/54
16/15 - 20/54 is 94/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
16/15 = 16 × 18/15 × 18 = 288/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
20/54 = 20 × 5/54 × 5 = 100/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/270 - 100/270 = 288 - 100/270 = 188/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 94/135
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