Subtract 27/20 from 8/36
1st number: 8/36, 2nd number: 1 7/20
8/36 - 27/20 is -203/180.
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,
8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
27/20 = 27 × 9/20 × 9 = 243/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/180 - 243/180 = 40 - 243/180 = -203/180
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