Subtract 45/10 from 7/36
1st number: 7/36, 2nd number: 4 5/10
7/36 - 45/10 is -155/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 10 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
7/36 = 7 × 5/36 × 5 = 35/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
45/10 = 45 × 18/10 × 18 = 810/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/180 - 810/180 = 35 - 810/180 = -775/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -155/36
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