Subtract 54/15 from 20/2, Solve 10 0/2

Subtract 54/15 from 20/2

1^st number: 10 0/2, 2^nd number: 3 9/15

20/2 - 54/15 is 32/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 15 is 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
20/2 = 20 × 15/2 × 15 = 300/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
54/15 = 54 × 2/15 × 2 = 108/30
Subtract the two like fractions:
300/30 - 108/30 = 300 - 108/30 = 192/30
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/5
In mixed form: 62/5

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