Subtract 40/54 from 20/15
1st number: 1 5/15, 2nd number: 40/54
20/15 - 40/54 is 16/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
20/15 = 20 × 18/15 × 18 = 360/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
40/54 = 40 × 5/54 × 5 = 200/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/270 - 200/270 = 360 - 200/270 = 160/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/27
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