Subtract 98/45 from 3/20
1st number: 3/20, 2nd number: 2 8/45
3/20 - 98/45 is -73/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
3/20 = 3 × 9/20 × 9 = 27/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
98/45 = 98 × 4/45 × 4 = 392/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/180 - 392/180 = 27 - 392/180 = -365/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -73/36
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