Subtract 21/20 from 84/45
1st number: 1 39/45, 2nd number: 1 1/20
84/45 - 21/20 is 49/60.
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,
84/45 = 84 × 4/45 × 4 = 336/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
21/20 = 21 × 9/20 × 9 = 189/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/180 - 189/180 = 336 - 189/180 = 147/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/60
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