Subtract 30/20 from 49/36
1st number: 1 13/36, 2nd number: 1 10/20
49/36 - 30/20 is -5/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
49/36 = 49 × 5/36 × 5 = 245/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
30/20 = 30 × 9/20 × 9 = 270/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/180 - 270/180 = 245 - 270/180 = -25/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/36
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