Subtract 45/28 from 36/2
1st number: 18 0/2, 2nd number: 1 17/28
36/2 - 45/28 is 459/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 28 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 14 = 28,
36/2 = 36 × 14/2 × 14 = 504/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
45/28 = 45 × 1/28 × 1 = 45/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/28 - 45/28 = 504 - 45/28 = 459/28 - In mixed form: 1611/28
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