Subtract 20/30 from 54/20
1st number: 2 14/20, 2nd number: 20/30
54/20 - 20/30 is 61/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
54/20 = 54 × 3/20 × 3 = 162/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
20/30 = 20 × 2/30 × 2 = 40/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/60 - 40/60 = 162 - 40/60 = 122/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/30
- In mixed form: 21/30
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