Subtract 20/36 from 75/15
1st number: 5 0/15, 2nd number: 20/36
75/15 - 20/36 is 40/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
75/15 = 75 × 12/15 × 12 = 900/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
20/36 = 20 × 5/36 × 5 = 100/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/180 - 100/180 = 900 - 100/180 = 800/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/9
- In mixed form: 44/9
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