Subtract 36/15 from 20/60
1st number: 20/60, 2nd number: 2 6/15
20/60 - 36/15 is -31/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
20/60 = 20 × 1/60 × 1 = 20/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
36/15 = 36 × 4/15 × 4 = 144/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/60 - 144/60 = 20 - 144/60 = -124/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/15
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