Subtract 20/45 from 8/4
1st number: 2 0/4, 2nd number: 20/45
8/4 - 20/45 is 14/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
8/4 = 8 × 45/4 × 45 = 360/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
20/45 = 20 × 4/45 × 4 = 80/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/180 - 80/180 = 360 - 80/180 = 280/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/9
- In mixed form: 15/9
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