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Subtract 16/36 from 35/20

1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 16/36

35/20 - 16/36 is 47/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    35/20 = 35 × 9/20 × 9 = 315/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    16/36 = 16 × 5/36 × 5 = 80/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    315/180 - 80/180 = 315 - 80/180 = 235/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/36
  6. In mixed form: 111/36

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