Subtract 54/24 from 20/36
1st number: 20/36, 2nd number: 2 6/24
20/36 - 54/24 is -61/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
20/36 = 20 × 2/36 × 2 = 40/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
54/24 = 54 × 3/24 × 3 = 162/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/72 - 162/72 = 40 - 162/72 = -122/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/36
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