Subtract 45/20 from 18/60
1st number: 18/60, 2nd number: 2 5/20
18/60 - 45/20 is -39/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
18/60 = 18 × 1/60 × 1 = 18/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
45/20 = 45 × 3/20 × 3 = 135/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/60 - 135/60 = 18 - 135/60 = -117/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -39/20
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