Subtract 42/45 from 18/9
1st number: 2 0/9, 2nd number: 42/45
18/9 - 42/45 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,
18/9 = 18 × 5/9 × 5 = 90/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
42/45 = 42 × 1/45 × 1 = 42/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/45 - 42/45 = 90 - 42/45 = 48/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/15
- In mixed form: 11/15
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