Answers

Subtract 20/54 from 75/9

1^st number: 8 3/9, 2^nd number: 20/54

75/9 - 20/54 is 215/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
   75/9 = 75 × 6/9 × 6 = 450/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   20/54 = 20 × 1/54 × 1 = 20/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   450/54 - 20/54 = 450 - 20/54 = 430/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 215/27
6. In mixed form: 726/27

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