Subtract 5/45 from 42/18
1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 5/45
42/18 - 5/45 is 20/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
42/18 = 42 × 5/18 × 5 = 210/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
5/45 = 5 × 2/45 × 2 = 10/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/90 - 10/90 = 210 - 10/90 = 200/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
- In mixed form: 22/9
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