Subtract 15/4 from 20/45
1st number: 20/45, 2nd number: 3 3/4
20/45 - 15/4 is -119/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
20/45 = 20 × 4/45 × 4 = 80/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
15/4 = 15 × 45/4 × 45 = 675/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/180 - 675/180 = 80 - 675/180 = -595/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -119/36
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