Subtract 10/36 from 14/20
14/20 - 10/36 is 19/45.
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,
14/20 = 14 × 9/20 × 9 = 126/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
10/36 = 10 × 5/36 × 5 = 50/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/180 - 50/180 = 126 - 50/180 = 76/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/45
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