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Subtract 20/54 from 30/5

1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 20/54

30/5 - 20/54 is 152/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
    30/5 = 30 × 54/5 × 54 = 1620/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    20/54 = 20 × 5/54 × 5 = 100/270
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1620/270 - 100/270 = 1620 - 100/270 = 1520/270
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 152/27
  6. In mixed form: 517/27

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