Subtract 45/75 from 20/8
1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 45/75
20/8 - 45/75 is 19/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
20/8 = 20 × 75/8 × 75 = 1500/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
45/75 = 45 × 8/75 × 8 = 360/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1500/600 - 360/600 = 1500 - 360/600 = 1140/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/10
- In mixed form: 19/10
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