Subtract 20/8 from 2/45
1st number: 2/45, 2nd number: 2 4/8
2/45 - 20/8 is -221/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
2/45 = 2 × 8/45 × 8 = 16/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
20/8 = 20 × 45/8 × 45 = 900/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/360 - 900/360 = 16 - 900/360 = -884/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -221/90
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