Subtract 45/20 from 36/3
1st number: 12 0/3, 2nd number: 2 5/20
36/3 - 45/20 is 39/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
36/3 = 36 × 20/3 × 20 = 720/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
45/20 = 45 × 3/20 × 3 = 135/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/60 - 135/60 = 720 - 135/60 = 585/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/4
- In mixed form: 93/4
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