Subtract 36/16 from 20/45
1st number: 20/45, 2nd number: 2 4/16
20/45 - 36/16 is -65/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 16 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
20/45 = 20 × 16/45 × 16 = 320/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
36/16 = 36 × 45/16 × 45 = 1620/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/720 - 1620/720 = 320 - 1620/720 = -1300/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -65/36
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