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Subtract 35/45 from 20/24

20/24 - 35/45 is 1/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    20/24 = 20 × 15/24 × 15 = 300/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    35/45 = 35 × 8/45 × 8 = 280/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    300/360 - 280/360 = 300 - 280/360 = 20/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/18

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