Subtract 2/20 from 15/9
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 2/20
15/9 - 2/20 is 47/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
15/9 = 15 × 20/9 × 20 = 300/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
2/20 = 2 × 9/20 × 9 = 18/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/180 - 18/180 = 300 - 18/180 = 282/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/30
- In mixed form: 117/30
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