Subtract 48/9 from 40/20
1st number: 2 0/20, 2nd number: 5 3/9
40/20 - 48/9 is -10/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
40/20 = 40 × 9/20 × 9 = 360/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
48/9 = 48 × 20/9 × 20 = 960/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/180 - 960/180 = 360 - 960/180 = -600/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/3
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