Subtract 2/20 from 3/54
3/54 - 2/20 is -2/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 20 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
3/54 = 3 × 10/54 × 10 = 30/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
2/20 = 2 × 27/20 × 27 = 54/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/540 - 54/540 = 30 - 54/540 = -24/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/45
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