Subtract 4/45 from 36/28
1st number: 1 8/28, 2nd number: 4/45
36/28 - 4/45 is 377/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 45 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
36/28 = 36 × 45/28 × 45 = 1620/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
4/45 = 4 × 28/45 × 28 = 112/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1620/1260 - 112/1260 = 1620 - 112/1260 = 1508/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 377/315
- In mixed form: 162/315
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