Subtract 20/54 from 6/45
6/45 - 20/54 is -32/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
6/45 = 6 × 6/45 × 6 = 36/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
20/54 = 20 × 5/54 × 5 = 100/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/270 - 100/270 = 36 - 100/270 = -64/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/135
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