Subtract 21/45 from 75/36
1st number: 2 3/36, 2nd number: 21/45
75/36 - 21/45 is 97/60.
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,
75/36 = 75 × 5/36 × 5 = 375/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
21/45 = 21 × 4/45 × 4 = 84/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/180 - 84/180 = 375 - 84/180 = 291/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/60
- In mixed form: 137/60
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