Subtract 10/75 from 45/36
1st number: 1 9/36, 2nd number: 10/75
45/36 - 10/75 is 67/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 75 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
45/36 = 45 × 25/36 × 25 = 1125/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
10/75 = 10 × 12/75 × 12 = 120/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1125/900 - 120/900 = 1125 - 120/900 = 1005/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/60
- In mixed form: 17/60
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