Subtract 16/45 from 63/36
1st number: 1 27/36, 2nd number: 16/45
63/36 - 16/45 is 251/180.
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,
63/36 = 63 × 5/36 × 5 = 315/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
16/45 = 16 × 4/45 × 4 = 64/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/180 - 64/180 = 315 - 64/180 = 251/180 - In mixed form: 171/180
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