Subtract 36/4 from 7/45
1st number: 7/45, 2nd number: 9 0/4
7/45 - 36/4 is -398/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 4 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 4 × 45 = 180,
36/4 = 36 × 45/4 × 45 = 1620/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/180 - 1620/180 = 28 - 1620/180 = -1592/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -398/45
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