Subtract 15/3 from 45/36
1st number: 1 9/36, 2nd number: 5 0/3
45/36 - 15/3 is -15/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 3 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
45/36 = 45 × 1/36 × 1 = 45/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
15/3 = 15 × 12/3 × 12 = 180/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/36 - 180/36 = 45 - 180/36 = -135/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/4
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