Subtract 36/20 from 15/35
1st number: 15/35, 2nd number: 1 16/20
15/35 - 36/20 is -48/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
15/35 = 15 × 4/35 × 4 = 60/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
36/20 = 36 × 7/20 × 7 = 252/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/140 - 252/140 = 60 - 252/140 = -192/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -48/35
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