Subtract 20/45 from 32/9
1st number: 3 5/9, 2nd number: 20/45
32/9 - 20/45 is 28/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
32/9 = 32 × 5/9 × 5 = 160/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
20/45 = 20 × 1/45 × 1 = 20/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/45 - 20/45 = 160 - 20/45 = 140/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/9
- In mixed form: 31/9
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