Subtract 7/35 from 20/36
20/36 - 7/35 is 16/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 35 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
20/36 = 20 × 35/36 × 35 = 700/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
7/35 = 7 × 36/35 × 36 = 252/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/1260 - 252/1260 = 700 - 252/1260 = 448/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/45
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