Subtract 45/25 from 70/36
1st number: 1 34/36, 2nd number: 1 20/25
70/36 - 45/25 is 13/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 25 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
70/36 = 70 × 25/36 × 25 = 1750/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
45/25 = 45 × 36/25 × 36 = 1620/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1750/900 - 1620/900 = 1750 - 1620/900 = 130/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/90
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