Subtract 20/18 from 21/20
1st number: 1 1/20, 2nd number: 1 2/18
21/20 - 20/18 is -11/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 18 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
21/20 = 21 × 9/20 × 9 = 189/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
20/18 = 20 × 10/18 × 10 = 200/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/180 - 200/180 = 189 - 200/180 = -11/180
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