Subtract 2/7 from 36/20
1st number: 1 16/20, 2nd number: 2/7
36/20 - 2/7 is 53/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 7 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
36/20 = 36 × 7/20 × 7 = 252/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
2/7 = 2 × 20/7 × 20 = 40/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/140 - 40/140 = 252 - 40/140 = 212/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/35
- In mixed form: 118/35
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