Subtract 20/10 from 4/36
1st number: 4/36, 2nd number: 2 0/10
4/36 - 20/10 is -17/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 10 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
4/36 = 4 × 5/36 × 5 = 20/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
20/10 = 20 × 18/10 × 18 = 360/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/180 - 360/180 = 20 - 360/180 = -340/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/9
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