Subtract 4/45 from 72/4
1st number: 18 0/4, 2nd number: 4/45
72/4 - 4/45 is 806/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
72/4 = 72 × 45/4 × 45 = 3240/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
4/45 = 4 × 4/45 × 4 = 16/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3240/180 - 16/180 = 3240 - 16/180 = 3224/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 806/45
- In mixed form: 1741/45
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