Answers

Subtract 20/54 from 35/15

1^st number: 2 5/15, 2^nd number: 20/54

35/15 - 20/54 is 53/27.

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,
   35/15 = 35 × 18/15 × 18 = 630/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   20/54 = 20 × 5/54 × 5 = 100/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   630/270 - 100/270 = 630 - 100/270 = 530/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/27
6. In mixed form: 126/27

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