Subtract 96/36 from 63/20
1st number: 3 3/20, 2nd number: 2 24/36
63/20 - 96/36 is 29/60.
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,
63/20 = 63 × 9/20 × 9 = 567/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
96/36 = 96 × 5/36 × 5 = 480/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567/180 - 480/180 = 567 - 480/180 = 87/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/60
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