Subtract 5/20 from 20/36
20/36 - 5/20 is 11/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
20/36 = 20 × 5/36 × 5 = 100/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
5/20 = 5 × 9/20 × 9 = 45/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/180 - 45/180 = 100 - 45/180 = 55/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/36
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