Subtract 20/36 from 45/6
1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 20/36
45/6 - 20/36 is 125/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
45/6 = 45 × 6/6 × 6 = 270/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
20/36 = 20 × 1/36 × 1 = 20/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/36 - 20/36 = 270 - 20/36 = 250/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/18
- In mixed form: 617/18
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