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