Subtract 75/45 from 1/10
1st number: 1/10, 2nd number: 1 30/45
1/10 - 75/45 is -47/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
1/10 = 1 × 9/10 × 9 = 9/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
75/45 = 75 × 2/45 × 2 = 150/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/90 - 150/90 = 9 - 150/90 = -141/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/30
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