Subtract 20/90 from 15/36
15/36 - 20/90 is 7/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
15/36 = 15 × 5/36 × 5 = 75/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
20/90 = 20 × 2/90 × 2 = 40/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/180 - 40/180 = 75 - 40/180 = 35/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/36
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