Subtract 20/5 from 9/36
1st number: 9/36, 2nd number: 4 0/5
9/36 - 20/5 is -15/4.
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,
9/36 = 9 × 5/36 × 5 = 45/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
20/5 = 20 × 36/5 × 36 = 720/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/180 - 720/180 = 45 - 720/180 = -675/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/4
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