Subtract 75/36 from 14/45
1st number: 14/45, 2nd number: 2 3/36
14/45 - 75/36 is -319/180.
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,
14/45 = 14 × 4/45 × 4 = 56/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
75/36 = 75 × 5/36 × 5 = 375/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/180 - 375/180 = 56 - 375/180 = -319/180
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