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Subtract 45/25 from 1/45

1st number: 1/45, 2nd number: 1 20/25

1/45 - 45/25 is -16/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    1/45 = 1 × 5/45 × 5 = 5/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    45/25 = 45 × 9/25 × 9 = 405/225
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5/225 - 405/225 = 5 - 405/225 = -400/225
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/9

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