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Subtract 20/60 from 2/54

2/54 - 20/60 is -8/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 60 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
   2/54 = 2 × 10/54 × 10 = 20/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   20/60 = 20 × 9/60 × 9 = 180/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/540 - 180/540 = 20 - 180/540 = -160/540
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/27

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