Subtract 16/36 from 56/20
1st number: 2 16/20, 2nd number: 16/36
56/20 - 16/36 is 106/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
56/20 = 56 × 9/20 × 9 = 504/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
16/36 = 16 × 5/36 × 5 = 80/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/180 - 80/180 = 504 - 80/180 = 424/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 106/45
- In mixed form: 216/45
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