Answers

Subtract 36/40 from 30/20

1^st number: 1 10/20, 2^nd number: 36/40

30/20 - 36/40 is 3/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 40 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
   30/20 = 30 × 2/20 × 2 = 60/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   36/40 = 36 × 1/40 × 1 = 36/40
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/40 - 36/40 = 60 - 36/40 = 24/40
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/5

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