Subtract 42/45 from 6/20
6/20 - 42/45 is -19/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
6/20 = 6 × 9/20 × 9 = 54/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
42/45 = 42 × 4/45 × 4 = 168/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/180 - 168/180 = 54 - 168/180 = -114/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/30
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