Subtract 20/9 from 16/54
1st number: 16/54, 2nd number: 2 2/9
16/54 - 20/9 is -52/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 9 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
16/54 = 16 × 1/54 × 1 = 16/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
20/9 = 20 × 6/9 × 6 = 120/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/54 - 120/54 = 16 - 120/54 = -104/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -52/27
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