Subtract 45/9 from 1/2
1st number: 1/2, 2nd number: 5 0/9
1/2 - 45/9 is -9/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
1/2 = 1 × 9/2 × 9 = 9/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
45/9 = 45 × 2/9 × 2 = 90/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/18 - 90/18 = 9 - 90/18 = -81/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/2
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