Answers

Subtract 20/30 from 75/36

1^st number: 2 3/36, 2^nd number: 20/30

75/36 - 20/30 is 17/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   75/36 = 75 × 5/36 × 5 = 375/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
   20/30 = 20 × 6/30 × 6 = 120/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   375/180 - 120/180 = 375 - 120/180 = 255/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/12
6. In mixed form: 15/12

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