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Subtract 36/12 from 5/45

1st number: 5/45, 2nd number: 3 0/12

5/45 - 36/12 is -26/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 12 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    5/45 = 5 × 4/45 × 4 = 20/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    36/12 = 36 × 15/12 × 15 = 540/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    20/180 - 540/180 = 20 - 540/180 = -520/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -26/9

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