Subtract 54/15 from 20/30
1st number: 20/30, 2nd number: 3 9/15
20/30 - 54/15 is -44/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
20/30 = 20 × 1/30 × 1 = 20/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
54/15 = 54 × 2/15 × 2 = 108/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/30 - 108/30 = 20 - 108/30 = -88/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -44/15
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