Subtract 36/9 from 45/5
1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 4 0/9
45/5 - 36/9 is 5/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
45/5 = 45 × 9/5 × 9 = 405/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
36/9 = 36 × 5/9 × 5 = 180/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/45 - 180/45 = 405 - 180/45 = 225/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/1
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