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Subtract 2/45 from 24/20

1st number: 1 4/20, 2nd number: 2/45

24/20 - 2/45 is 52/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 45 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    24/20 = 24 × 9/20 × 9 = 216/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    2/45 = 2 × 4/45 × 4 = 8/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    216/180 - 8/180 = 216 - 8/180 = 208/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 52/45
  6. In mixed form: 17/45

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