Subtract 9/20 from 90/45
1st number: 2 0/45, 2nd number: 9/20
90/45 - 9/20 is 31/20.
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,
90/45 = 90 × 4/45 × 4 = 360/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
9/20 = 9 × 9/20 × 9 = 81/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/180 - 81/180 = 360 - 81/180 = 279/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/20
- In mixed form: 111/20
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