Subtract 40/20 from 32/45
1st number: 32/45, 2nd number: 2 0/20
32/45 - 40/20 is -58/45.
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,
32/45 = 32 × 4/45 × 4 = 128/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
40/20 = 40 × 9/20 × 9 = 360/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/180 - 360/180 = 128 - 360/180 = -232/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -58/45
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