Subtract 5/20 from 75/36
1st number: 2 3/36, 2nd number: 5/20
75/36 - 5/20 is 11/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
75/36 = 75 × 5/36 × 5 = 375/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
5/20 = 5 × 9/20 × 9 = 45/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/180 - 45/180 = 375 - 45/180 = 330/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/6
- In mixed form: 15/6
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