Answers

Subtract 35/36 from 40/20

1^st number: 2 0/20, 2^nd number: 35/36

40/20 - 35/36 is 37/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   40/20 = 40 × 9/20 × 9 = 360/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   35/36 = 35 × 5/36 × 5 = 175/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/180 - 175/180 = 360 - 175/180 = 185/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/36
6. In mixed form: 11/36

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