Subtract 20/45 from 63/36
1st number: 1 27/36, 2nd number: 20/45
63/36 - 20/45 is 47/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
63/36 = 63 × 5/36 × 5 = 315/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
20/45 = 20 × 4/45 × 4 = 80/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/180 - 80/180 = 315 - 80/180 = 235/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/36
- In mixed form: 111/36
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