Subtract 36/90 from 3/20
3/20 - 36/90 is -1/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
3/20 = 3 × 9/20 × 9 = 27/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
36/90 = 36 × 2/90 × 2 = 72/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/180 - 72/180 = 27 - 72/180 = -45/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4
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