Subtract 20/35 from 45/9
1st number: 5 0/9, 2nd number: 20/35
45/9 - 20/35 is 31/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
45/9 = 45 × 35/9 × 35 = 1575/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
20/35 = 20 × 9/35 × 9 = 180/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1575/315 - 180/315 = 1575 - 180/315 = 1395/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/7
- In mixed form: 43/7
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