Subtract 15/36 from 20/14
1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 15/36
20/14 - 15/36 is 85/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
20/14 = 20 × 18/14 × 18 = 360/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
15/36 = 15 × 7/36 × 7 = 105/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/252 - 105/252 = 360 - 105/252 = 255/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85/84
- In mixed form: 11/84
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