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Subtract 18/45 from 36/24

1st number: 1 12/24, 2nd number: 18/45

36/24 - 18/45 is 11/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 45 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    36/24 = 36 × 15/24 × 15 = 540/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    18/45 = 18 × 8/45 × 8 = 144/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    540/360 - 144/360 = 540 - 144/360 = 396/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/10
  6. In mixed form: 11/10

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