Subtract 49/45 from 30/36
1st number: 30/36, 2nd number: 1 4/45
30/36 - 49/45 is -23/90.
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,
30/36 = 30 × 5/36 × 5 = 150/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
49/45 = 49 × 4/45 × 4 = 196/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/180 - 196/180 = 150 - 196/180 = -46/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/90
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