Subtract 9/6 from 1/45
1st number: 1/45, 2nd number: 1 3/6
145 - 96 is -13390.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 6 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
145 = 1 × 245 × 2 = 290 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
96 = 9 × 156 × 15 = 13590 - Subtract the two like fractions:
290 - 13590 = 2 - 13590 = -13390
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