Subtract 36/81 from 45/75
45/75 - 36/81 is 7/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 81 is 2025
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 27 = 2025,
45/75 = 45 × 27/75 × 27 = 1215/2025 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
36/81 = 36 × 25/81 × 25 = 900/2025 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1215/2025 - 900/2025 = 1215 - 900/2025 = 315/2025 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/45
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