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Subtract 3/5 from 2/45

2/45 - 3/5 is -5/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 5 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    2/45 = 2 × 1/45 × 1 = 2/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    3/5 = 3 × 9/5 × 9 = 27/45
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2/45 - 27/45 = 2 - 27/45 = -25/45
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/9

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