Subtract 36/18 from 9/20
1st number: 9/20, 2nd number: 2 0/18
9/20 - 36/18 is -31/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 18 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
9/20 = 9 × 9/20 × 9 = 81/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
36/18 = 36 × 10/18 × 10 = 360/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/180 - 360/180 = 81 - 360/180 = -279/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/20
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