Subtract 3/30 from 20/45
20/45 - 3/30 is 31/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
20/45 = 20 × 2/45 × 2 = 40/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
3/30 = 3 × 3/30 × 3 = 9/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/90 - 9/90 = 40 - 9/90 = 31/90
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