Subtract 1/45 from 36/2
1st number: 18 0/2, 2nd number: 1/45
36/2 - 1/45 is 809/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
36/2 = 36 × 45/2 × 45 = 1620/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
1/45 = 1 × 2/45 × 2 = 2/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1620/90 - 2/90 = 1620 - 2/90 = 1618/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 809/45
- In mixed form: 1744/45
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