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Subtract 36/96 from 4/45

4/45 - 36/96 is -103/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 96 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    4/45 = 4 × 32/45 × 32 = 128/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
    36/96 = 36 × 15/96 × 15 = 540/1440
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    128/1440 - 540/1440 = 128 - 540/1440 = -412/1440
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -103/360

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