Subtract 36/63 from 20/7
1st number: 2 6/7, 2nd number: 36/63
20/7 - 36/63 is 16/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
20/7 = 20 × 9/7 × 9 = 180/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
36/63 = 36 × 1/63 × 1 = 36/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/63 - 36/63 = 180 - 36/63 = 144/63 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/7
- In mixed form: 22/7
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