Subtract 9/20 from 45/28
1st number: 1 17/28, 2nd number: 9/20
45/28 - 9/20 is 81/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
45/28 = 45 × 5/28 × 5 = 225/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
9/20 = 9 × 7/20 × 7 = 63/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/140 - 63/140 = 225 - 63/140 = 162/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/70
- In mixed form: 111/70
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