Subtract 14/20 from 36/30
1st number: 1 6/30, 2nd number: 14/20
36/30 - 14/20 is 1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
36/30 = 36 × 2/30 × 2 = 72/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
14/20 = 14 × 3/20 × 3 = 42/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/60 - 42/60 = 72 - 42/60 = 30/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2
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