Subtract 15/3 from 45/20
1st number: 2 5/20, 2nd number: 5 0/3
45/20 - 15/3 is -11/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 3 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
45/20 = 45 × 3/20 × 3 = 135/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
15/3 = 15 × 20/3 × 20 = 300/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/60 - 300/60 = 135 - 300/60 = -165/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/4
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