Subtract 45/7 from 18/20
1st number: 18/20, 2nd number: 6 3/7
18/20 - 45/7 is -387/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 7 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
18/20 = 18 × 7/20 × 7 = 126/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
45/7 = 45 × 20/7 × 20 = 900/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/140 - 900/140 = 126 - 900/140 = -774/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -387/70
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