Answers

Subtract 54/27 from 20/4

1^st number: 5 0/4, 2^nd number: 2 0/27

20/4 - 54/27 is 3/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 27 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
   20/4 = 20 × 27/4 × 27 = 540/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   54/27 = 54 × 4/27 × 4 = 216/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   540/108 - 216/108 = 540 - 216/108 = 324/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/1

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