Subtract 12/40 from 20/36
20/36 - 12/40 is 23/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
20/36 = 20 × 10/36 × 10 = 200/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
12/40 = 12 × 9/40 × 9 = 108/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/360 - 108/360 = 200 - 108/360 = 92/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/90
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