Subtract 45/10 from 4/9
1st number: 4/9, 2nd number: 4 5/10
4/9 - 45/10 is -73/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
4/9 = 4 × 10/9 × 10 = 40/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
45/10 = 45 × 9/10 × 9 = 405/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/90 - 405/90 = 40 - 405/90 = -365/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -73/18
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