Subtract 18/36 from 56/20
1st number: 2 16/20, 2nd number: 18/36
56/20 - 18/36 is 23/10.
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,
18/36 = 18 × 5/36 × 5 = 90/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/180 - 90/180 = 504 - 90/180 = 414/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/10
- In mixed form: 23/10
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