Subtract 36/45 from 4/7
4/7 - 36/45 is -8/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
4/7 = 4 × 45/7 × 45 = 180/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
36/45 = 36 × 7/45 × 7 = 252/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/315 - 252/315 = 180 - 252/315 = -72/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/35
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