Subtract 45/20 from 15/7
1st number: 2 1/7, 2nd number: 2 5/20
15/7 - 45/20 is -3/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
15/7 = 15 × 20/7 × 20 = 300/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
45/20 = 45 × 7/20 × 7 = 315/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/140 - 315/140 = 300 - 315/140 = -15/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/28
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