Subtract 30/20 from 50/45
1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 1 10/20
50/45 - 30/20 is -7/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
50/45 = 50 × 4/45 × 4 = 200/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
30/20 = 30 × 9/20 × 9 = 270/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/180 - 270/180 = 200 - 270/180 = -70/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/18
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