Subtract 21/20 from 5/36
1st number: 5/36, 2nd number: 1 1/20
5/36 - 21/20 is -41/45.
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,
5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
21/20 = 21 × 9/20 × 9 = 189/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/180 - 189/180 = 25 - 189/180 = -164/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/45
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