Subtract 63/36 from 20/40
1st number: 20/40, 2nd number: 1 27/36
20/40 - 63/36 is -5/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 36 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
20/40 = 20 × 9/40 × 9 = 180/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
63/36 = 63 × 10/36 × 10 = 630/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/360 - 630/360 = 180 - 630/360 = -450/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/4
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