Subtract 20/9 from 45/5
1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 2 2/9
45/5 - 20/9 is 61/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
45/5 = 45 × 9/5 × 9 = 405/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
20/9 = 20 × 5/9 × 5 = 100/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/45 - 100/45 = 405 - 100/45 = 305/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/9
- In mixed form: 67/9
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