Subtract 16/36 from 20/7
1st number: 2 6/7, 2nd number: 16/36
20/7 - 16/36 is 152/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
20/7 = 20 × 36/7 × 36 = 720/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
16/36 = 16 × 7/36 × 7 = 112/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/252 - 112/252 = 720 - 112/252 = 608/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 152/63
- In mixed form: 226/63
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