Subtract 2/45 from 10/9
1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 2/45
10/9 - 2/45 is 16/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
10/9 = 10 × 5/9 × 5 = 50/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
2/45 = 2 × 1/45 × 1 = 2/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/45 - 2/45 = 50 - 2/45 = 48/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/15
- In mixed form: 11/15
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