Subtract 20/27 from 54/6
1st number: 9 0/6, 2nd number: 20/27
54/6 - 20/27 is 223/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
54/6 = 54 × 9/6 × 9 = 486/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
20/27 = 20 × 2/27 × 2 = 40/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/54 - 40/54 = 486 - 40/54 = 446/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 223/27
- In mixed form: 87/27
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