Subtract 20/3 from 8/54
1st number: 8/54, 2nd number: 6 2/3
8/54 - 20/3 is -176/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 3 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
8/54 = 8 × 1/54 × 1 = 8/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
20/3 = 20 × 18/3 × 18 = 360/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/54 - 360/54 = 8 - 360/54 = -352/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -176/27
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