Subtract 1/45 from 36/10
1st number: 3 6/10, 2nd number: 1/45
36/10 - 1/45 is 161/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
36/10 = 36 × 9/10 × 9 = 324/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
1/45 = 1 × 2/45 × 2 = 2/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/90 - 2/90 = 324 - 2/90 = 322/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 161/45
- In mixed form: 326/45
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