Subtract 2/18 from 5/20
5/20 - 2/18 is 5/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 18 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
5/20 = 5 × 9/20 × 9 = 45/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
2/18 = 2 × 10/18 × 10 = 20/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/180 - 20/180 = 45 - 20/180 = 25/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/36
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