Subtract 9/45 from 18/5
1st number: 3 3/5, 2nd number: 9/45
18/5 - 9/45 is 17/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
18/5 = 18 × 9/5 × 9 = 162/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
9/45 = 9 × 1/45 × 1 = 9/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/45 - 9/45 = 162 - 9/45 = 153/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/5
- In mixed form: 32/5
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