Subtract 45/60 from 36/45
36/45 - 45/60 is 1/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
36/45 = 36 × 4/45 × 4 = 144/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
45/60 = 45 × 3/60 × 3 = 135/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/180 - 135/180 = 144 - 135/180 = 9/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/20
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