Subtract 20/27 from 54/24
1st number: 2 6/24, 2nd number: 20/27
54/24 - 20/27 is 163/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
54/24 = 54 × 9/24 × 9 = 486/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
20/27 = 20 × 8/27 × 8 = 160/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/216 - 160/216 = 486 - 160/216 = 326/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 163/108
- In mixed form: 155/108
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