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Subtract 30/54 from 20/9

1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 30/54

20/9 - 30/54 is 5/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 54 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
    20/9 = 20 × 6/9 × 6 = 120/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    30/54 = 30 × 1/54 × 1 = 30/54
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    120/54 - 30/54 = 120 - 30/54 = 90/54
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
  6. In mixed form: 12/3

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