Subtract 21/45 from 36/9
1st number: 4 0/9, 2nd number: 21/45
36/9 - 21/45 is 53/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
36/9 = 36 × 5/9 × 5 = 180/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
21/45 = 21 × 1/45 × 1 = 21/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/45 - 21/45 = 180 - 21/45 = 159/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/15
- In mixed form: 38/15
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