Answers

Subtract 35/45 from 4/18

4/18 - 35/45 is -5/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   4/18 = 4 × 5/18 × 5 = 20/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   35/45 = 35 × 2/45 × 2 = 70/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/90 - 70/90 = 20 - 70/90 = -50/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/9

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