Subtract 5/45 from 40/20
1st number: 2 0/20, 2nd number: 5/45
40/20 - 5/45 is 17/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 45 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 45 × 4 = 180,
5/45 = 5 × 4/45 × 4 = 20/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/180 - 20/180 = 360 - 20/180 = 340/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/9
- In mixed form: 18/9
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