Subtract 45/28 from 36/4
1st number: 9 0/4, 2nd number: 1 17/28
36/4 - 45/28 is 207/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 28 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
36/4 = 36 × 7/4 × 7 = 252/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
45/28 = 45 × 1/28 × 1 = 45/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/28 - 45/28 = 252 - 45/28 = 207/28 - In mixed form: 711/28
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