Subtract 20/9 from 30/5
1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 2 2/9
30/5 - 20/9 is 34/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
30/5 = 30 × 9/5 × 9 = 270/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
20/9 = 20 × 5/9 × 5 = 100/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/45 - 100/45 = 270 - 100/45 = 170/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/9
- In mixed form: 37/9
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