Subtract 9/10 from 45/72
45/72 - 9/10 is -11/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 10 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
45/72 = 45 × 5/72 × 5 = 225/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
9/10 = 9 × 36/10 × 36 = 324/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/360 - 324/360 = 225 - 324/360 = -99/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/40
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