Subtract 36/20 from 90/35
1st number: 2 20/35, 2nd number: 1 16/20
90/35 - 36/20 is 27/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
90/35 = 90 × 4/35 × 4 = 360/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
36/20 = 36 × 7/20 × 7 = 252/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/140 - 252/140 = 360 - 252/140 = 108/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/35
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