Subtract 8/20 from 56/18
1st number: 3 2/18, 2nd number: 8/20
56/18 - 8/20 is 122/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
56/18 = 56 × 10/18 × 10 = 560/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
8/20 = 8 × 9/20 × 9 = 72/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/180 - 72/180 = 560 - 72/180 = 488/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 122/45
- In mixed form: 232/45
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