Subtract 30/45 from 14/9
1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 30/45
149 - 3045 is 89.
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,
149 = 14 × 59 × 5 = 7045 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
3045 = 30 × 145 × 1 = 3045 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7045 - 3045 = 70 - 3045 = 4045 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89
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