Subtract 1/36 from 49/45
1st number: 1 4/45, 2nd number: 1/36
49/45 - 1/36 is 191/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
49/45 = 49 × 4/45 × 4 = 196/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
1/36 = 1 × 5/36 × 5 = 5/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/180 - 5/180 = 196 - 5/180 = 191/180 - In mixed form: 111/180
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