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Subtract 45/36 from 4/30

1st number: 4/30, 2nd number: 1 9/36

4/30 - 45/36 is -67/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
    4/30 = 4 × 6/30 × 6 = 24/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    45/36 = 45 × 5/36 × 5 = 225/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    24/180 - 225/180 = 24 - 225/180 = -201/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/60

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