Subtract 72/36 from 1/45
1st number: 1/45, 2nd number: 2 0/36
1/45 - 72/36 is -89/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
1/45 = 1 × 4/45 × 4 = 4/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
72/36 = 72 × 5/36 × 5 = 360/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/180 - 360/180 = 4 - 360/180 = -356/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/45
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