Subtract 3/5 from 2/45
2/45 - 3/5 is -5/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
2/45 = 2 × 1/45 × 1 = 2/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
3/5 = 3 × 9/5 × 9 = 27/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/45 - 27/45 = 2 - 27/45 = -25/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/9
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