Subtract 56/36 from 9/45
1st number: 9/45, 2nd number: 1 20/36
9/45 - 56/36 is -61/45.
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,
9/45 = 9 × 4/45 × 4 = 36/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
56/36 = 56 × 5/36 × 5 = 280/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/180 - 280/180 = 36 - 280/180 = -244/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/45
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