Subtract 3/45 from 36/5
1st number: 7 1/5, 2nd number: 3/45
36/5 - 3/45 is 107/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
36/5 = 36 × 9/5 × 9 = 324/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
3/45 = 3 × 1/45 × 1 = 3/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/45 - 3/45 = 324 - 3/45 = 321/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 107/15
- In mixed form: 72/15
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