Subtract 48/20 from 24/45
1st number: 24/45, 2nd number: 2 8/20
24/45 - 48/20 is -28/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
24/45 = 24 × 4/45 × 4 = 96/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
48/20 = 48 × 9/20 × 9 = 432/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/180 - 432/180 = 96 - 432/180 = -336/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -28/15
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