Subtract 6/45 from 42/20
1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 6/45
42/20 - 6/45 is 59/30.
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,
42/20 = 42 × 9/20 × 9 = 378/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
6/45 = 6 × 4/45 × 4 = 24/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/180 - 24/180 = 378 - 24/180 = 354/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/30
- In mixed form: 129/30
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