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Subtract 1/45 from 25/9

1st number: 2 7/9, 2nd number: 1/45

25/9 - 1/45 is 124/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    25/9 = 25 × 5/9 × 5 = 125/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    1/45 = 1 × 1/45 × 1 = 1/45
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    125/45 - 1/45 = 125 - 1/45 = 124/45
  5. In mixed form: 234/45

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