Subtract 20/5 from 8/36
1st number: 8/36, 2nd number: 4 0/5
8/36 - 20/5 is -34/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
20/5 = 20 × 36/5 × 36 = 720/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/180 - 720/180 = 40 - 720/180 = -680/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -34/9
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