Subtract 49/15 from 36/20
1st number: 1 16/20, 2nd number: 3 4/15
36/20 - 49/15 is -22/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
36/20 = 36 × 3/20 × 3 = 108/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
49/15 = 49 × 4/15 × 4 = 196/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/60 - 196/60 = 108 - 196/60 = -88/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/15
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