Subtract 4/9 from 54/20
1st number: 2 14/20, 2nd number: 4/9
54/20 - 4/9 is 203/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 9 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 9 × 20 = 180,
4/9 = 4 × 20/9 × 20 = 80/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/180 - 80/180 = 486 - 80/180 = 406/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 203/90
- In mixed form: 223/90
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