Subtract 20/36 from 3/16
3/16 - 20/36 is -53/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
3/16 = 3 × 9/16 × 9 = 27/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
20/36 = 20 × 4/36 × 4 = 80/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/144 - 80/144 = 27 - 80/144 = -53/144
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