Subtract 8/54 from 20/4
1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 8/54
20/4 - 8/54 is 131/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
20/4 = 20 × 27/4 × 27 = 540/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
8/54 = 8 × 2/54 × 2 = 16/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/108 - 16/108 = 540 - 16/108 = 524/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/27
- In mixed form: 423/27
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