Subtract 3/45 from 20/24
20/24 - 3/45 is 23/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
20/24 = 20 × 15/24 × 15 = 300/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
3/45 = 3 × 8/45 × 8 = 24/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/360 - 24/360 = 300 - 24/360 = 276/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/30
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