Subtract 5/20 from 45/18
1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 5/20
45/18 - 5/20 is 9/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
45/18 = 45 × 10/18 × 10 = 450/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
5/20 = 5 × 9/20 × 9 = 45/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/180 - 45/180 = 450 - 45/180 = 405/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/4
- In mixed form: 21/4
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