Subtract 3/80 from 45/20
1st number: 2 5/20, 2nd number: 3/80
45/20 - 3/80 is 177/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
45/20 = 45 × 4/20 × 4 = 180/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
3/80 = 3 × 1/80 × 1 = 3/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/80 - 3/80 = 180 - 3/80 = 177/80 - In mixed form: 217/80
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