Subtract 20/45 from 48/75
48/75 - 20/45 is 44/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
48/75 = 48 × 3/75 × 3 = 144/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
20/45 = 20 × 5/45 × 5 = 100/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/225 - 100/225 = 144 - 100/225 = 44/225
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