Subtract 45/20 from 18/4
1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 2 5/20
18/4 - 45/20 is 9/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 20 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
18/4 = 18 × 5/4 × 5 = 90/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
45/20 = 45 × 1/20 × 1 = 45/20 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/20 - 45/20 = 90 - 45/20 = 45/20 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/4
- In mixed form: 21/4
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