Subtract 20/15 from 36/8
1st number: 4 4/8, 2nd number: 1 5/15
36/8 - 20/15 is 19/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
36/8 = 36 × 15/8 × 15 = 540/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
20/15 = 20 × 8/15 × 8 = 160/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/120 - 160/120 = 540 - 160/120 = 380/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/6
- In mixed form: 31/6
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