Subtract 5/45 from 3/4
3/4 - 5/45 is 23/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
3/4 = 3 × 45/4 × 45 = 135/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
5/45 = 5 × 4/45 × 4 = 20/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/180 - 20/180 = 135 - 20/180 = 115/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/36
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