Subtract 10/9 from 75/20
1st number: 3 15/20, 2nd number: 1 1/9
75/20 - 10/9 is 95/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
75/20 = 75 × 9/20 × 9 = 675/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
10/9 = 10 × 20/9 × 20 = 200/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/180 - 200/180 = 675 - 200/180 = 475/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/36
- In mixed form: 223/36
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