Subtract 36/48 from 6/20
6/20 - 36/48 is -9/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
6/20 = 6 × 12/20 × 12 = 72/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
36/48 = 36 × 5/48 × 5 = 180/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/240 - 180/240 = 72 - 180/240 = -108/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/20
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