Subtract 36/9 from 45/4
1st number: 11 1/4, 2nd number: 4 0/9
45/4 - 36/9 is 29/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
45/4 = 45 × 9/4 × 9 = 405/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
36/9 = 36 × 4/9 × 4 = 144/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/36 - 144/36 = 405 - 144/36 = 261/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/4
- In mixed form: 71/4
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