Subtract 42/45 from 4/9
49 - 4245 is -2245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
49 = 4 × 59 × 5 = 2045 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
4245 = 42 × 145 × 1 = 4245 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2045 - 4245 = 20 - 4245 = -2245
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