Subtract 40/9 from 10/45
1st number: 10/45, 2nd number: 4 4/9
10/45 - 40/9 is -38/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
10/45 = 10 × 1/45 × 1 = 10/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
40/9 = 40 × 5/9 × 5 = 200/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/45 - 200/45 = 10 - 200/45 = -190/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -38/9
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