Subtract 72/45 from 9/4
1st number: 2 1/4, 2nd number: 1 27/45
9/4 - 72/45 is 13/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
9/4 = 9 × 45/4 × 45 = 405/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
72/45 = 72 × 4/45 × 4 = 288/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/180 - 288/180 = 405 - 288/180 = 117/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/20
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