Subtract 60/81 from 36/45
36/45 - 60/81 is 8/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 81 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 9 = 405,
36/45 = 36 × 9/45 × 9 = 324/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
60/81 = 60 × 5/81 × 5 = 300/405 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/405 - 300/405 = 324 - 300/405 = 24/405 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/135
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