Subtract 36/20 from 4/6
1st number: 4/6, 2nd number: 1 16/20
4/6 - 36/20 is -17/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
4/6 = 4 × 10/6 × 10 = 40/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
36/20 = 36 × 3/20 × 3 = 108/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/60 - 108/60 = 40 - 108/60 = -68/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/15
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