Subtract 6/20 from 36/40
36/40 - 6/20 is 3/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 20 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
36/40 = 36 × 1/40 × 1 = 36/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
6/20 = 6 × 2/20 × 2 = 12/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/40 - 12/40 = 36 - 12/40 = 24/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/5
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