Subtract 36/49 from 10/20
10/20 - 36/49 is -23/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 49 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
10/20 = 10 × 49/20 × 49 = 490/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
36/49 = 36 × 20/49 × 20 = 720/980 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/980 - 720/980 = 490 - 720/980 = -230/980 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/98
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