Subtract 96/36 from 42/20
1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 2 24/36
42/20 - 96/36 is -17/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
42/20 = 42 × 9/20 × 9 = 378/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
96/36 = 96 × 5/36 × 5 = 480/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/180 - 480/180 = 378 - 480/180 = -102/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/30
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