Subtract 30/9 from 36/20
1st number: 1 16/20, 2nd number: 3 3/9
36/20 - 30/9 is -23/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
36/20 = 36 × 9/20 × 9 = 324/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
30/9 = 30 × 20/9 × 20 = 600/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/180 - 600/180 = 324 - 600/180 = -276/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/15
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