Subtract 24/20 from 4/36
1st number: 4/36, 2nd number: 1 4/20
4/36 - 24/20 is -49/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 20 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 20 × 9 = 180,
24/20 = 24 × 9/20 × 9 = 216/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/180 - 216/180 = 20 - 216/180 = -196/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/45
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