Subtract 12/20 from 64/45
1st number: 1 19/45, 2nd number: 12/20
64/45 - 12/20 is 37/45.
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,
64/45 = 64 × 4/45 × 4 = 256/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
12/20 = 12 × 9/20 × 9 = 108/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/180 - 108/180 = 256 - 108/180 = 148/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/45
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