Subtract 20/15 from 14/9
1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 1 5/15
14/9 - 20/15 is 2/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
14/9 = 14 × 5/9 × 5 = 70/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
20/15 = 20 × 3/15 × 3 = 60/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/45 - 60/45 = 70 - 60/45 = 10/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/9
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