Subtract 45/7 from 48/20
1st number: 2 8/20, 2nd number: 6 3/7
48/20 - 45/7 is -141/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 7 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
48/20 = 48 × 7/20 × 7 = 336/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
45/7 = 45 × 20/7 × 20 = 900/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/140 - 900/140 = 336 - 900/140 = -564/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -141/35
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