Subtract 20/36 from 20/5
1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 20/36
20/5 - 20/36 is 31/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
20/5 = 20 × 36/5 × 36 = 720/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
20/36 = 20 × 5/36 × 5 = 100/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/180 - 100/180 = 720 - 100/180 = 620/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/9
- In mixed form: 34/9
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