Subtract 36/3 from 20/4
1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 12 0/3
20/4 - 36/3 is -7/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 3 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
20/4 = 20 × 3/4 × 3 = 60/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
36/3 = 36 × 4/3 × 4 = 144/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/12 - 144/12 = 60 - 144/12 = -84/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/1
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