Subtract 36/45 from 10/5
1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 36/45
10/5 - 36/45 is 6/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
10/5 = 10 × 9/5 × 9 = 90/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
36/45 = 36 × 1/45 × 1 = 36/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/45 - 36/45 = 90 - 36/45 = 54/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/5
- In mixed form: 11/5
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