Subtract 40/20 from 3/36
1st number: 3/36, 2nd number: 2 0/20
3/36 - 40/20 is -23/12.
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,
3/36 = 3 × 5/36 × 5 = 15/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
40/20 = 40 × 9/20 × 9 = 360/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/180 - 360/180 = 15 - 360/180 = -345/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/12
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