Subtract 21/36 from 7/45
7/45 - 21/36 is -77/180.
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,
7/45 = 7 × 4/45 × 4 = 28/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
21/36 = 21 × 5/36 × 5 = 105/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/180 - 105/180 = 28 - 105/180 = -77/180
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