Subtract 84/36 from 3/20
1st number: 3/20, 2nd number: 2 12/36
3/20 - 84/36 is -131/60.
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,
84/36 = 84 × 5/36 × 5 = 420/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/180 - 420/180 = 27 - 420/180 = -393/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/60
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