Subtract 24/20 from 30/45
1st number: 30/45, 2nd number: 1 4/20
30/45 - 24/20 is -8/15.
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,
30/45 = 30 × 4/45 × 4 = 120/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
24/20 = 24 × 9/20 × 9 = 216/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/180 - 216/180 = 120 - 216/180 = -96/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/15
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