Subtract 32/20 from 21/18
1st number: 1 3/18, 2nd number: 1 12/20
21/18 - 32/20 is -13/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
21/18 = 21 × 10/18 × 10 = 210/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
32/20 = 32 × 9/20 × 9 = 288/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/180 - 288/180 = 210 - 288/180 = -78/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/30
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