Subtract 45/20 from 18/5
1st number: 3 3/5, 2nd number: 2 5/20
18/5 - 45/20 is 27/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 20 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
18/5 = 18 × 4/5 × 4 = 72/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
45/20 = 45 × 1/20 × 1 = 45/20 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/20 - 45/20 = 72 - 45/20 = 27/20 - In mixed form: 17/20
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