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Subtract 45/25 from 8/36

1st number: 8/36, 2nd number: 1 20/25

8/36 - 45/25 is -71/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    8/36 = 8 × 25/36 × 25 = 200/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
    45/25 = 45 × 36/25 × 36 = 1620/900
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    200/900 - 1620/900 = 200 - 1620/900 = -1420/900
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/45

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