Subtract 4/21 from 45/20
1st number: 2 5/20, 2nd number: 4/21
45/20 - 4/21 is 173/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 21 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
45/20 = 45 × 21/20 × 21 = 945/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
4/21 = 4 × 20/21 × 20 = 80/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/420 - 80/420 = 945 - 80/420 = 865/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/84
- In mixed form: 25/84
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