Subtract 36/20 from 24/36
1st number: 24/36, 2nd number: 1 16/20
24/36 - 36/20 is -17/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
24/36 = 24 × 5/36 × 5 = 120/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
36/20 = 36 × 9/20 × 9 = 324/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/180 - 324/180 = 120 - 324/180 = -204/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/15
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