Subtract 9/45 from 21/36
21/36 - 9/45 is 23/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
21/36 = 21 × 5/36 × 5 = 105/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
9/45 = 9 × 4/45 × 4 = 36/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/180 - 36/180 = 105 - 36/180 = 69/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/60
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