Subtract 36/45 from 5/9
5/9 - 36/45 is -11/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
5/9 = 5 × 5/9 × 5 = 25/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
36/45 = 36 × 1/45 × 1 = 36/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/45 - 36/45 = 25 - 36/45 = -11/45
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