Subtract 20/54 from 60/36
1st number: 1 24/36, 2nd number: 20/54
60/36 - 20/54 is 35/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
60/36 = 60 × 3/36 × 3 = 180/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
20/54 = 20 × 2/54 × 2 = 40/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/108 - 40/108 = 180 - 40/108 = 140/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/27
- In mixed form: 18/27
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