Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Subtract fractions

Subtract 2/30 from 9/20

9/20 - 2/30 is 23/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 30 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    9/20 = 9 × 3/20 × 3 = 27/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    2/30 = 2 × 2/30 × 2 = 4/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    27/60 - 4/60 = 27 - 4/60 = 23/60

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com