Subtract 4/9 from 48/20
1st number: 2 8/20, 2nd number: 4/9
48/20 - 4/9 is 88/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
48/20 = 48 × 9/20 × 9 = 432/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
4/9 = 4 × 20/9 × 20 = 80/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/180 - 80/180 = 432 - 80/180 = 352/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 88/45
- In mixed form: 143/45
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