Subtract 8/20 from 6/36
6/36 - 8/20 is -7/30.
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,
6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
8/20 = 8 × 9/20 × 9 = 72/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/180 - 72/180 = 30 - 72/180 = -42/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/30
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