Subtract 7/9 from 20/4
1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 7/9
20/4 - 7/9 is 38/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
20/4 = 20 × 9/4 × 9 = 180/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
7/9 = 7 × 4/9 × 4 = 28/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/36 - 28/36 = 180 - 28/36 = 152/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/9
- In mixed form: 42/9
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