Subtract 36/12 from 75/45
1st number: 1 30/45, 2nd number: 3 0/12
75/45 - 36/12 is -4/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 12 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
75/45 = 75 × 4/45 × 4 = 300/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
36/12 = 36 × 15/12 × 15 = 540/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/180 - 540/180 = 300 - 540/180 = -240/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/3
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