Subtract 42/36 from 8/20
1st number: 8/20, 2nd number: 1 6/36
8/20 - 42/36 is -23/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
8/20 = 8 × 9/20 × 9 = 72/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/180 - 210/180 = 72 - 210/180 = -138/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/30
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