Subtract 49/36 from 7/20
1st number: 7/20, 2nd number: 1 13/36
7/20 - 49/36 is -91/90.
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,
7/20 = 7 × 9/20 × 9 = 63/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
49/36 = 49 × 5/36 × 5 = 245/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/180 - 245/180 = 63 - 245/180 = -182/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -91/90
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