Subtract 49/20 from 36/15
1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 2 9/20
36/15 - 49/20 is -1/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
36/15 = 36 × 4/15 × 4 = 144/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
49/20 = 49 × 3/20 × 3 = 147/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/60 - 147/60 = 144 - 147/60 = -3/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/20
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