Subtract 45/4 from 35/45, Solve 35/45

Subtract 45/4 from 35/45

1^st number: 35/45, 2^nd number: 11 1/4

35/45 - 45/4 is -377/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 4 is 180

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
35/45 = 35 × 4/45 × 4 = 140/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
45/4 = 45 × 45/4 × 45 = 2025/180
Subtract the two like fractions:
140/180 - 2025/180 = 140 - 2025/180 = -1885/180
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -377/36

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