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Subtract 9/6 from 45/36

1st number: 1 9/36, 2nd number: 1 3/6

45/36 - 9/6 is -1/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 6 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    45/36 = 45 × 1/36 × 1 = 45/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
    9/6 = 9 × 6/6 × 6 = 54/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    45/36 - 54/36 = 45 - 54/36 = -9/36
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4

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