Subtract 45/54 from 4/45, Solve 4/45

Subtract 45/54 from 4/45

4/45 - 45/54 is -67/90.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 54 is 270

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
4/45 = 4 × 6/45 × 6 = 24/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
45/54 = 45 × 5/54 × 5 = 225/270
Subtract the two like fractions:
24/270 - 225/270 = 24 - 225/270 = -201/270
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/90

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