Subtract 36/25 from 45/30
1st number: 1 15/30, 2nd number: 1 11/25
45/30 - 36/25 is 3/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
45/30 = 45 × 5/30 × 5 = 225/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
36/25 = 36 × 6/25 × 6 = 216/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/150 - 216/150 = 225 - 216/150 = 9/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/50
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