Subtract 45/36 from 21/5
1st number: 4 1/5, 2nd number: 1 9/36
21/5 - 45/36 is 59/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
21/5 = 21 × 36/5 × 36 = 756/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
45/36 = 45 × 5/36 × 5 = 225/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/180 - 225/180 = 756 - 225/180 = 531/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/20
- In mixed form: 219/20
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