Subtract 20/54 from 6/4
1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 20/54
6/4 - 20/54 is 61/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
6/4 = 6 × 27/4 × 27 = 162/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
20/54 = 20 × 2/54 × 2 = 40/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/108 - 40/108 = 162 - 40/108 = 122/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/54
- In mixed form: 17/54
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