Answers

Subtract 20/54 from 25/15

1^st number: 1 10/15, 2^nd number: 20/54

25/15 - 20/54 is 35/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
   25/15 = 25 × 18/15 × 18 = 450/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   20/54 = 20 × 5/54 × 5 = 100/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   450/270 - 100/270 = 450 - 100/270 = 350/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/27
6. In mixed form: 18/27

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