Subtract 20/54 from 75/4
1st number: 18 3/4, 2nd number: 20/54
75/4 - 20/54 is 1985/108.
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,
75/4 = 75 × 27/4 × 27 = 2025/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
20/54 = 20 × 2/54 × 2 = 40/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2025/108 - 40/108 = 2025 - 40/108 = 1985/108 - In mixed form: 1841/108
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