Subtract 56/54 from 20/30
1st number: 20/30, 2nd number: 1 2/54
20/30 - 56/54 is -10/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
20/30 = 20 × 9/30 × 9 = 180/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
56/54 = 56 × 5/54 × 5 = 280/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/270 - 280/270 = 180 - 280/270 = -100/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/27
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