Subtract 20/90 from 45/3
1st number: 15 0/3, 2nd number: 20/90
45/3 - 20/90 is 133/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
45/3 = 45 × 30/3 × 30 = 1350/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
20/90 = 20 × 1/90 × 1 = 20/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/90 - 20/90 = 1350 - 20/90 = 1330/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/9
- In mixed form: 147/9
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