Subtract 20/10 from 45/60
1st number: 45/60, 2nd number: 2 0/10
45/60 - 20/10 is -5/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 10 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
45/60 = 45 × 1/60 × 1 = 45/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
20/10 = 20 × 6/10 × 6 = 120/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/60 - 120/60 = 45 - 120/60 = -75/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/4
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