Subtract 20/36 from 35/75
35/75 - 20/36 is -4/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
35/75 = 35 × 12/75 × 12 = 420/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
20/36 = 20 × 25/36 × 25 = 500/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/900 - 500/900 = 420 - 500/900 = -80/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/45
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