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Subtract 10/45 from 2/36

2/36 - 10/45 is -1/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 45 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    2/36 = 2 × 5/36 × 5 = 10/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    10/45 = 10 × 4/45 × 4 = 40/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/180 - 40/180 = 10 - 40/180 = -30/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/6

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