Subtract 10/25 from 4/45, Solve 4/45

Subtract 10/25 from 4/45

4/45 - 10/25 is -14/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 25 is 225

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
4/45 = 4 × 5/45 × 5 = 20/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
10/25 = 10 × 9/25 × 9 = 90/225
Subtract the two like fractions:
20/225 - 90/225 = 20 - 90/225 = -70/225
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -14/45

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