Subtract 9/10 from 3/45
3/45 - 9/10 is -5/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
3/45 = 3 × 2/45 × 2 = 6/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
9/10 = 9 × 9/10 × 9 = 81/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/90 - 81/90 = 6 - 81/90 = -75/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/6
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