Subtract 6/8 from 20/36
20/36 - 6/8 is -7/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 8 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 8 × 9 = 72,
6/8 = 6 × 9/8 × 9 = 54/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/72 - 54/72 = 40 - 54/72 = -14/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/36
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