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Subtract 36/20 from 5/6

1st number: 5/6, 2nd number: 1 16/20

5/6 - 36/20 is -29/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 20 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
    5/6 = 5 × 10/6 × 10 = 50/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    36/20 = 36 × 3/20 × 3 = 108/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    50/60 - 108/60 = 50 - 108/60 = -58/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/30

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