Subtract 20/45 from 98/54
1st number: 1 44/54, 2nd number: 20/45
98/54 - 20/45 is 37/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 45 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
98/54 = 98 × 5/54 × 5 = 490/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
20/45 = 20 × 6/45 × 6 = 120/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/270 - 120/270 = 490 - 120/270 = 370/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/27
- In mixed form: 110/27
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