Subtract 36/20 from 2/8
1st number: 2/8, 2nd number: 1 16/20
2/8 - 36/20 is -31/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 20 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
2/8 = 2 × 5/8 × 5 = 10/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
36/20 = 36 × 2/20 × 2 = 72/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/40 - 72/40 = 10 - 72/40 = -62/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/20
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