Subtract 3/35 from 36/20
1st number: 1 16/20, 2nd number: 3/35
36/20 - 3/35 is 12/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 35 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 35 × 4 = 140,
3/35 = 3 × 4/35 × 4 = 12/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/140 - 12/140 = 252 - 12/140 = 240/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/7
- In mixed form: 15/7
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