Subtract 20/15 from 40/36
1st number: 1 4/36, 2nd number: 1 5/15
40/36 - 20/15 is -2/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 15 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
40/36 = 40 × 5/36 × 5 = 200/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
20/15 = 20 × 12/15 × 12 = 240/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/180 - 240/180 = 200 - 240/180 = -40/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/9
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