Subtract 48/36 from 45/20
1st number: 2 5/20, 2nd number: 1 12/36
45/20 - 48/36 is 11/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
45/20 = 45 × 9/20 × 9 = 405/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
48/36 = 48 × 5/36 × 5 = 240/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/180 - 240/180 = 405 - 240/180 = 165/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/12
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