Subtract 63/36 from 10/20
1st number: 10/20, 2nd number: 1 27/36
10/20 - 63/36 is -5/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
10/20 = 10 × 9/20 × 9 = 90/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
63/36 = 63 × 5/36 × 5 = 315/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/180 - 315/180 = 90 - 315/180 = -225/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/4
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