Subtract 4/45 from 36/4
1st number: 9 0/4, 2nd number: 4/45
36/4 - 4/45 is 401/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
36/4 = 36 × 45/4 × 45 = 1620/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
4/45 = 4 × 4/45 × 4 = 16/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1620/180 - 16/180 = 1620 - 16/180 = 1604/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 401/45
- In mixed form: 841/45
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