Subtract 36/72 from 9/20
9/20 - 36/72 is -1/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
9/20 = 9 × 18/20 × 18 = 162/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
36/72 = 36 × 5/72 × 5 = 180/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/360 - 180/360 = 162 - 180/360 = -18/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/20
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