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Subtract 45/36 from 8/5

1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 1 9/36

8/5 - 45/36 is 7/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    8/5 = 8 × 36/5 × 36 = 288/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    45/36 = 45 × 5/36 × 5 = 225/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    288/180 - 225/180 = 288 - 225/180 = 63/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/20

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