Subtract 20/45 from 7/8
7/8 - 20/45 is 31/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
7/8 = 7 × 45/8 × 45 = 315/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
20/45 = 20 × 8/45 × 8 = 160/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/360 - 160/360 = 315 - 160/360 = 155/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/72
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