Subtract 6/45 from 80/4
1st number: 20 0/4, 2nd number: 6/45
80/4 - 6/45 is 298/15.
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,
80/4 = 80 × 45/4 × 45 = 3600/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
6/45 = 6 × 4/45 × 4 = 24/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3600/180 - 24/180 = 3600 - 24/180 = 3576/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 298/15
- In mixed form: 1913/15
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