Subtract 9/45 from 4/30
4/30 - 9/45 is -1/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
4/30 = 4 × 3/30 × 3 = 12/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
9/45 = 9 × 2/45 × 2 = 18/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/90 - 18/90 = 12 - 18/90 = -6/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/15
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