Subtract 20/45 from 14/9
1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 20/45
14/9 - 20/45 is 10/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 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 45 × 1 = 45,
20/45 = 20 × 1/45 × 1 = 20/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/45 - 20/45 = 70 - 20/45 = 50/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/9
- In mixed form: 11/9
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