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Subtract 3/18 from 20/45

20/45 - 3/18 is 5/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    20/45 = 20 × 2/45 × 2 = 40/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    3/18 = 3 × 5/18 × 5 = 15/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/90 - 15/90 = 40 - 15/90 = 25/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/18

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