Subtract 45/9 from 30/60
1st number: 30/60, 2nd number: 5 0/9
30/60 - 45/9 is -9/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
30/60 = 30 × 3/60 × 3 = 90/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
45/9 = 45 × 20/9 × 20 = 900/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/180 - 900/180 = 90 - 900/180 = -810/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/2
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