Subtract 10/28 from 45/36
1st number: 1 9/36, 2nd number: 10/28
45/36 - 10/28 is 25/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
45/36 = 45 × 7/36 × 7 = 315/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
10/28 = 10 × 9/28 × 9 = 90/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/252 - 90/252 = 315 - 90/252 = 225/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/28
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