Subtract 12/45 from 36/54
36/54 - 12/45 is 2/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 45 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
36/54 = 36 × 5/54 × 5 = 180/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
12/45 = 12 × 6/45 × 6 = 72/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/270 - 72/270 = 180 - 72/270 = 108/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/5
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