Subtract 70/36 from 2/20
1st number: 2/20, 2nd number: 1 34/36
2/20 - 70/36 is -83/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
2/20 = 2 × 9/20 × 9 = 18/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
70/36 = 70 × 5/36 × 5 = 350/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/180 - 350/180 = 18 - 350/180 = -332/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -83/45
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