Subtract 45/36 from 20/90
1st number: 20/90, 2nd number: 1 9/36
20/90 - 45/36 is -37/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
20/90 = 20 × 2/90 × 2 = 40/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
45/36 = 45 × 5/36 × 5 = 225/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/180 - 225/180 = 40 - 225/180 = -185/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/36
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