Subtract 10/45 from 36/15
1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 10/45
36/15 - 10/45 is 98/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
36/15 = 36 × 3/15 × 3 = 108/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
10/45 = 10 × 1/45 × 1 = 10/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/45 - 10/45 = 108 - 10/45 = 98/45 - In mixed form: 28/45
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