Subtract 63/20 from 45/15
1st number: 3 0/15, 2nd number: 3 3/20
45/15 - 63/20 is -3/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
45/15 = 45 × 4/15 × 4 = 180/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
63/20 = 63 × 3/20 × 3 = 189/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/60 - 189/60 = 180 - 189/60 = -9/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/20
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