Subtract 36/90 from 35/20
1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 36/90
35/20 - 36/90 is 27/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
35/20 = 35 × 9/20 × 9 = 315/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
36/90 = 36 × 2/90 × 2 = 72/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/180 - 72/180 = 315 - 72/180 = 243/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/20
- In mixed form: 17/20
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