Subtract 20/36 from 50/15
1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 20/36
50/15 - 20/36 is 25/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
50/15 = 50 × 12/15 × 12 = 600/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
20/36 = 20 × 5/36 × 5 = 100/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/180 - 100/180 = 600 - 100/180 = 500/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/9
- In mixed form: 27/9
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