Subtract 5/54 from 20/15
1st number: 1 5/15, 2nd number: 5/54
20/15 - 5/54 is 67/54.
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,
5/54 = 5 × 5/54 × 5 = 25/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/270 - 25/270 = 360 - 25/270 = 335/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/54
- In mixed form: 113/54
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