Answers

Subtract 40/20 from 7/36

1^st number: 7/36, 2^nd number: 2 0/20

7/36 - 40/20 is -65/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   7/36 = 7 × 5/36 × 5 = 35/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   40/20 = 40 × 9/20 × 9 = 360/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/180 - 360/180 = 35 - 360/180 = -325/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -65/36

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