Subtract 72/36 from 15/20
1st number: 15/20, 2nd number: 2 0/36
15/20 - 72/36 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,
15/20 = 15 × 9/20 × 9 = 135/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
72/36 = 72 × 5/36 × 5 = 360/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/180 - 360/180 = 135 - 360/180 = -225/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/4
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