Subtract 9/54 from 80/20
1st number: 4 0/20, 2nd number: 9/54
80/20 - 9/54 is 23/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 54 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
80/20 = 80 × 27/20 × 27 = 2160/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
9/54 = 9 × 10/54 × 10 = 90/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/540 - 90/540 = 2160 - 90/540 = 2070/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/6
- In mixed form: 35/6
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