Subtract 45/90 from 96/20
1st number: 4 16/20, 2nd number: 45/90
96/20 - 45/90 is 43/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
96/20 = 96 × 9/20 × 9 = 864/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
45/90 = 45 × 2/90 × 2 = 90/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/180 - 90/180 = 864 - 90/180 = 774/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/10
- In mixed form: 43/10
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