Subtract 72/54 from 2/20
1st number: 2/20, 2nd number: 1 18/54
2/20 - 72/54 is -37/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 54 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
2/20 = 2 × 27/20 × 27 = 54/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
72/54 = 72 × 10/54 × 10 = 720/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/540 - 720/540 = 54 - 720/540 = -666/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/30
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