Subtract 18/20 from 45/3
1st number: 15 0/3, 2nd number: 18/20
45/3 - 18/20 is 141/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
45/3 = 45 × 20/3 × 20 = 900/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
18/20 = 18 × 3/20 × 3 = 54/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/60 - 54/60 = 900 - 54/60 = 846/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 141/10
- In mixed form: 141/10
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