Subtract 4/49 from 20/45
20/45 - 4/49 is 160/441.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 49 is 2205
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
20/45 = 20 × 49/45 × 49 = 980/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
4/49 = 4 × 45/49 × 45 = 180/2205 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/2205 - 180/2205 = 980 - 180/2205 = 800/2205 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 160/441
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