Subtract 48/36 from 3/20
1st number: 3/20, 2nd number: 1 12/36
3/20 - 48/36 is -71/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 36 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 36 × 5 = 180,
48/36 = 48 × 5/36 × 5 = 240/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/180 - 240/180 = 27 - 240/180 = -213/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/60
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