Subtract 20/9 from 54/60
1st number: 54/60, 2nd number: 2 2/9
54/60 - 20/9 is -119/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
54/60 = 54 × 3/60 × 3 = 162/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
20/9 = 20 × 20/9 × 20 = 400/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/180 - 400/180 = 162 - 400/180 = -238/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -119/90
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