Subtract 20/60 from 4/36
4/36 - 20/60 is -2/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
4/36 = 4 × 5/36 × 5 = 20/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
20/60 = 20 × 3/60 × 3 = 60/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/180 - 60/180 = 20 - 60/180 = -40/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/9
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