Subtract 45/20 from 28/9
1st number: 3 1/9, 2nd number: 2 5/20
28/9 - 45/20 is 31/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
28/9 = 28 × 20/9 × 20 = 560/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
45/20 = 45 × 9/20 × 9 = 405/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/180 - 405/180 = 560 - 405/180 = 155/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/36
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