Subtract 15/10 from 20/45
1st number: 20/45, 2nd number: 1 5/10
20/45 - 15/10 is -19/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
20/45 = 20 × 2/45 × 2 = 40/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
15/10 = 15 × 9/10 × 9 = 135/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/90 - 135/90 = 40 - 135/90 = -95/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/18
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