Subtract 45/27 from 49/36
1st number: 1 13/36, 2nd number: 1 18/27
49/36 - 45/27 is -11/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
49/36 = 49 × 3/36 × 3 = 147/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
45/27 = 45 × 4/27 × 4 = 180/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/108 - 180/108 = 147 - 180/108 = -33/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/36
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