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Subtract 4/36 from 2/20

2/20 - 4/36 is -1/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    2/20 = 2 × 9/20 × 9 = 18/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    4/36 = 4 × 5/36 × 5 = 20/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    18/180 - 20/180 = 18 - 20/180 = -2/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/90

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