Subtract 40/45 from 10/20
10/20 - 40/45 is -7/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
10/20 = 10 × 9/20 × 9 = 90/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
40/45 = 40 × 4/45 × 4 = 160/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/180 - 160/180 = 90 - 160/180 = -70/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/18
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