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Subtract 2/15 from 36/20

1st number: 1 16/20, 2nd number: 2/15

36/20 - 2/15 is 5/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 15 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    36/20 = 36 × 3/20 × 3 = 108/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    2/15 = 2 × 4/15 × 4 = 8/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    108/60 - 8/60 = 108 - 8/60 = 100/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
  6. In mixed form: 12/3

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