Subtract 42/20 from 9/45
1st number: 9/45, 2nd number: 2 2/20
9/45 - 42/20 is -19/10.
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,
9/45 = 9 × 4/45 × 4 = 36/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
42/20 = 42 × 9/20 × 9 = 378/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/180 - 378/180 = 36 - 378/180 = -342/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/10
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