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Subtract 54/12 from 2/20

1st number: 2/20, 2nd number: 4 6/12

2/20 - 54/12 is -22/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 12 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    2/20 = 2 × 3/20 × 3 = 6/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    54/12 = 54 × 5/12 × 5 = 270/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    6/60 - 270/60 = 6 - 270/60 = -264/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/5

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