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Subtract 20/36 from 14/5

1st number: 2 4/5, 2nd number: 20/36

14/5 - 20/36 is 101/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    14/5 = 14 × 36/5 × 36 = 504/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    20/36 = 20 × 5/36 × 5 = 100/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    504/180 - 100/180 = 504 - 100/180 = 404/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/45
  6. In mixed form: 211/45

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