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Subtract 45/15 from 9/36

1st number: 9/36, 2nd number: 3 0/15

9/36 - 45/15 is -11/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 15 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    9/36 = 9 × 5/36 × 5 = 45/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
    45/15 = 45 × 12/15 × 12 = 540/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    45/180 - 540/180 = 45 - 540/180 = -495/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/4

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