Subtract 42/45 from 35/18
1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 42/45
35/18 - 42/45 is 91/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
35/18 = 35 × 5/18 × 5 = 175/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
42/45 = 42 × 2/45 × 2 = 84/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/90 - 84/90 = 175 - 84/90 = 91/90 - In mixed form: 11/90
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