Subtract 20/81 from 50/45
1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 20/81
50/45 - 20/81 is 70/81.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 81 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 9 = 405,
50/45 = 50 × 9/45 × 9 = 450/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
20/81 = 20 × 5/81 × 5 = 100/405 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/405 - 100/405 = 450 - 100/405 = 350/405 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 70/81
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