Subtract 20/54 from 5/45
5/45 - 20/54 is -7/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
5/45 = 5 × 6/45 × 6 = 30/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
20/54 = 20 × 5/54 × 5 = 100/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/270 - 100/270 = 30 - 100/270 = -70/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/27
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