Subtract 36/20 from 18/3
1st number: 6 0/3, 2nd number: 1 16/20
18/3 - 36/20 is 21/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
18/3 = 18 × 20/3 × 20 = 360/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
36/20 = 36 × 3/20 × 3 = 108/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/60 - 108/60 = 360 - 108/60 = 252/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/5
- In mixed form: 41/5
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