Subtract 3/20 from 50/36
1st number: 1 14/36, 2nd number: 3/20
50/36 - 3/20 is 223/180.
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,
50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
3/20 = 3 × 9/20 × 9 = 27/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/180 - 27/180 = 250 - 27/180 = 223/180 - In mixed form: 143/180
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