Subtract 18/32 from 36/20
1st number: 1 16/20, 2nd number: 18/32
36/20 - 18/32 is 99/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
36/20 = 36 × 8/20 × 8 = 288/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
18/32 = 18 × 5/32 × 5 = 90/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/160 - 90/160 = 288 - 90/160 = 198/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 99/80
- In mixed form: 119/80
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