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Subtract 14/9 from 45/15

1st number: 3 0/15, 2nd number: 1 5/9

45/15 - 14/9 is 13/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 9 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
    45/15 = 45 × 3/15 × 3 = 135/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    14/9 = 14 × 5/9 × 5 = 70/45
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    135/45 - 70/45 = 135 - 70/45 = 65/45
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/9
  6. In mixed form: 14/9

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