Subtract 20/54 from 2/27
2/27 - 20/54 is -8/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
2/27 = 2 × 2/27 × 2 = 4/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
20/54 = 20 × 1/54 × 1 = 20/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/54 - 20/54 = 4 - 20/54 = -16/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/27
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