Subtract 48/45 from 12/20
1st number: 12/20, 2nd number: 1 3/45
12/20 - 48/45 is -7/15.
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,
12/20 = 12 × 9/20 × 9 = 108/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
48/45 = 48 × 4/45 × 4 = 192/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/180 - 192/180 = 108 - 192/180 = -84/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/15
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