Subtract 42/36 from 14/20
1st number: 14/20, 2nd number: 1 6/36
14/20 - 42/36 is -7/15.
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,
42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/180 - 210/180 = 126 - 210/180 = -84/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/15
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