Subtract 1/5 from 45/36
1st number: 1 9/36, 2nd number: 1/5
45/36 - 1/5 is 21/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
45/36 = 45 × 5/36 × 5 = 225/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
1/5 = 1 × 36/5 × 36 = 36/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/180 - 36/180 = 225 - 36/180 = 189/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/20
- In mixed form: 11/20
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