Subtract 8/40 from 45/20
1st number: 2 5/20, 2nd number: 8/40
45/20 - 8/40 is 41/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
45/20 = 45 × 2/20 × 2 = 90/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
8/40 = 8 × 1/40 × 1 = 8/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/40 - 8/40 = 90 - 8/40 = 82/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/20
- In mixed form: 21/20
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