Subtract 18/36 from 45/10
1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 18/36
45/10 - 18/36 is 4/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
45/10 = 45 × 18/10 × 18 = 810/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
18/36 = 18 × 5/36 × 5 = 90/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/180 - 90/180 = 810 - 90/180 = 720/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/1
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