Subtract 20/18 from 36/16
1st number: 2 4/16, 2nd number: 1 2/18
36/16 - 20/18 is 41/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 18 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
36/16 = 36 × 9/16 × 9 = 324/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
20/18 = 20 × 8/18 × 8 = 160/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/144 - 160/144 = 324 - 160/144 = 164/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/36
- In mixed form: 15/36
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