Subtract 5/9 from 20/5
1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 5/9
20/5 - 5/9 is 31/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 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 9 × 5 = 45,
5/9 = 5 × 5/9 × 5 = 25/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/45 - 25/45 = 180 - 25/45 = 155/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/9
- In mixed form: 34/9
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