Subtract 4/36 from 54/20
1st number: 2 14/20, 2nd number: 4/36
54/20 - 4/36 is 233/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
54/20 = 54 × 9/20 × 9 = 486/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
4/36 = 4 × 5/36 × 5 = 20/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/180 - 20/180 = 486 - 20/180 = 466/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 233/90
- In mixed form: 253/90
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