Subtract 45/20 from 30/5
1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 2 5/20
30/5 - 45/20 is 15/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 20 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
30/5 = 30 × 4/5 × 4 = 120/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
45/20 = 45 × 1/20 × 1 = 45/20 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/20 - 45/20 = 120 - 45/20 = 75/20 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/4
- In mixed form: 33/4
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