Subtract 63/45 from 9/72
1st number: 9/72, 2nd number: 1 18/45
9/72 - 63/45 is -51/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
9/72 = 9 × 5/72 × 5 = 45/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
63/45 = 63 × 8/45 × 8 = 504/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/360 - 504/360 = 45 - 504/360 = -459/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -51/40
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