Subtract 1/45 from 36/3
1st number: 12 0/3, 2nd number: 1/45
36/3 - 1/45 is 539/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
36/3 = 36 × 15/3 × 15 = 540/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
1/45 = 1 × 1/45 × 1 = 1/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/45 - 1/45 = 540 - 1/45 = 539/45 - In mixed form: 1144/45
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