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Subtract 15/54 from 98/20

1st number: 4 18/20, 2nd number: 15/54

98/20 - 15/54 is 208/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
    98/20 = 98 × 27/20 × 27 = 2646/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
    15/54 = 15 × 10/54 × 10 = 150/540
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2646/540 - 150/540 = 2646 - 150/540 = 2496/540
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 208/45
  6. In mixed form: 428/45

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