Subtract 1/25 from 1/45
1/45 - 1/25 is -4/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
1/45 = 1 × 5/45 × 5 = 5/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
1/25 = 1 × 9/25 × 9 = 9/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/225 - 9/225 = 5 - 9/225 = -4/225
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