Subtract 4/36 from 75/45
1st number: 1 30/45, 2nd number: 4/36
75/45 - 4/36 is 14/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 36 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 36 × 5 = 180,
4/36 = 4 × 5/36 × 5 = 20/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/180 - 20/180 = 300 - 20/180 = 280/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/9
- In mixed form: 15/9
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