Subtract 5/20 from 75/45
1st number: 1 30/45, 2nd number: 5/20
75/45 - 5/20 is 17/12.
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,
75/45 = 75 × 4/45 × 4 = 300/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
5/20 = 5 × 9/20 × 9 = 45/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/180 - 45/180 = 300 - 45/180 = 255/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/12
- In mixed form: 15/12
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