Subtract 45/5 from 36/72
1st number: 36/72, 2nd number: 9 0/5
36/72 - 45/5 is -17/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 5 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
36/72 = 36 × 5/72 × 5 = 180/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
45/5 = 45 × 72/5 × 72 = 3240/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/360 - 3240/360 = 180 - 3240/360 = -3060/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/2
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