Subtract 5/9 from 20/8
1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 5/9
20/8 - 5/9 is 35/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
20/8 = 20 × 9/8 × 9 = 180/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
5/9 = 5 × 8/9 × 8 = 40/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/72 - 40/72 = 180 - 40/72 = 140/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/18
- In mixed form: 117/18
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