Subtract 36/30 from 8/20
1st number: 8/20, 2nd number: 1 6/30
8/20 - 36/30 is -4/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
8/20 = 8 × 3/20 × 3 = 24/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
36/30 = 36 × 2/30 × 2 = 72/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/60 - 72/60 = 24 - 72/60 = -48/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/5
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