Subtract 36/54 from 20/3
1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 36/54
20/3 - 36/54 is 6/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
20/3 = 20 × 18/3 × 18 = 360/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
36/54 = 36 × 1/54 × 1 = 36/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/54 - 36/54 = 360 - 36/54 = 324/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/1
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