Subtract 20/54 from 5/56
5/56 - 20/54 is -425/1512.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 54 is 1512
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
5/56 = 5 × 27/56 × 27 = 135/1512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
20/54 = 20 × 28/54 × 28 = 560/1512 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/1512 - 560/1512 = 135 - 560/1512 = -425/1512
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