Subtract 2/45 from 49/36
1st number: 1 13/36, 2nd number: 2/45
49/36 - 2/45 is 79/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
49/36 = 49 × 5/36 × 5 = 245/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
2/45 = 2 × 4/45 × 4 = 8/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/180 - 8/180 = 245 - 8/180 = 237/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/60
- In mixed form: 119/60
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