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Subtract 6/54 from 35/20

1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 6/54

35/20 - 6/54 is 59/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 54 is 540

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
    35/20 = 35 × 27/20 × 27 = 945/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
    6/54 = 6 × 10/54 × 10 = 60/540
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    945/540 - 60/540 = 945 - 60/540 = 885/540
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/36
  6. In mixed form: 123/36

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