Subtract 36/45 from 27/6
1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 36/45
27/6 - 36/45 is 37/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
27/6 = 27 × 15/6 × 15 = 405/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
36/45 = 36 × 2/45 × 2 = 72/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/90 - 72/90 = 405 - 72/90 = 333/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/10
- In mixed form: 37/10
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