Subtract 45/20 from 42/9
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 2 5/20
42/9 - 45/20 is 29/12.
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,
42/9 = 42 × 20/9 × 20 = 840/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
45/20 = 45 × 9/20 × 9 = 405/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/180 - 405/180 = 840 - 405/180 = 435/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/12
- In mixed form: 25/12
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