Answers

Subtract 36/9 from 18/45

1^st number: 18/45, 2^nd number: 4 0/9

18/45 - 36/9 is -18/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 9 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   18/45 = 18 × 1/45 × 1 = 18/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   36/9 = 36 × 5/9 × 5 = 180/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/45 - 180/45 = 18 - 180/45 = -162/45
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -18/5

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