Subtract 36/20 from 16/30
1st number: 16/30, 2nd number: 1 16/20
16/30 - 36/20 is -19/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
16/30 = 16 × 2/30 × 2 = 32/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
36/20 = 36 × 3/20 × 3 = 108/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/60 - 108/60 = 32 - 108/60 = -76/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/15
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