Subtract 3/45 from 20/5
1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 3/45
20/5 - 3/45 is 59/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
20/5 = 20 × 9/5 × 9 = 180/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
3/45 = 3 × 1/45 × 1 = 3/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/45 - 3/45 = 180 - 3/45 = 177/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/15
- In mixed form: 314/15
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