Subtract 45/60 from 3/20
3/20 - 45/60 is -3/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
3/20 = 3 × 3/20 × 3 = 9/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
45/60 = 45 × 1/60 × 1 = 45/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/60 - 45/60 = 9 - 45/60 = -36/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/5
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