Subtract 5/30 from 36/45
36/45 - 5/30 is 19/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
36/45 = 36 × 2/45 × 2 = 72/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
5/30 = 5 × 3/30 × 3 = 15/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/90 - 15/90 = 72 - 15/90 = 57/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/30
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