Subtract 9/7 from 20/36
1st number: 20/36, 2nd number: 1 2/7
20/36 - 9/7 is -46/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 7 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
20/36 = 20 × 7/36 × 7 = 140/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
9/7 = 9 × 36/7 × 36 = 324/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/252 - 324/252 = 140 - 324/252 = -184/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -46/63
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