Subtract 49/45 from 36/60
1st number: 36/60, 2nd number: 1 4/45
36/60 - 49/45 is -22/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
36/60 = 36 × 3/60 × 3 = 108/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
49/45 = 49 × 4/45 × 4 = 196/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/180 - 196/180 = 108 - 196/180 = -88/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/45
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