Subtract 6/90 from 36/20
1st number: 1 16/20, 2nd number: 6/90
36/20 - 6/90 is 26/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 90 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 90 × 2 = 180,
6/90 = 6 × 2/90 × 2 = 12/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/180 - 12/180 = 324 - 12/180 = 312/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/15
- In mixed form: 111/15
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