Subtract 36/45 from 12/10
1st number: 1 2/10, 2nd number: 36/45
12/10 - 36/45 is 2/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
12/10 = 12 × 9/10 × 9 = 108/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
36/45 = 36 × 2/45 × 2 = 72/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/90 - 72/90 = 108 - 72/90 = 36/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/5
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