Subtract 20/36 from 32/5
1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 20/36
32/5 - 20/36 is 263/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
32/5 = 32 × 36/5 × 36 = 1152/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
20/36 = 20 × 5/36 × 5 = 100/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1152/180 - 100/180 = 1152 - 100/180 = 1052/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 263/45
- In mixed form: 538/45
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