Subtract 20/8 from 45/9
1st number: 5 0/9, 2nd number: 2 4/8
45/9 - 20/8 is 5/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
45/9 = 45 × 8/9 × 8 = 360/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
20/8 = 20 × 9/8 × 9 = 180/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/72 - 180/72 = 360 - 180/72 = 180/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
- In mixed form: 21/2
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