Subtract 5/20 from 36/9
1st number: 4 0/9, 2nd number: 5/20
36/9 - 5/20 is 15/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
36/9 = 36 × 20/9 × 20 = 720/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
5/20 = 5 × 9/20 × 9 = 45/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/180 - 45/180 = 720 - 45/180 = 675/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/4
- In mixed form: 33/4
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