Subtract 45/36 from 20/2
1st number: 10 0/2, 2nd number: 1 9/36
20/2 - 45/36 is 35/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 18 = 36,
20/2 = 20 × 18/2 × 18 = 360/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
45/36 = 45 × 1/36 × 1 = 45/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/36 - 45/36 = 360 - 45/36 = 315/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/4
- In mixed form: 83/4
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