Subtract 36/45 from 20/25
20/25 - 36/45 is 0/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
20/25 = 20 × 9/25 × 9 = 180/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
36/45 = 36 × 5/45 × 5 = 180/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/225 - 180/225 = 180 - 180/225 = 0/225 - The answer is 0
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