Subtract 3/45 from 36/63
36/63 - 3/45 is 53/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
36/63 = 36 × 5/63 × 5 = 180/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
3/45 = 3 × 7/45 × 7 = 21/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/315 - 21/315 = 180 - 21/315 = 159/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/105
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