Subtract 5/45 from 10/9
1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 5/45
10/9 - 5/45 is 1/1.
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,
5/45 = 5 × 1/45 × 1 = 5/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/45 - 5/45 = 50 - 5/45 = 45/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/1
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