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Subtract 49/9 from 45/15

1st number: 3 0/15, 2nd number: 5 4/9

45/15 - 49/9 is -22/9.

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,
    49/9 = 49 × 5/9 × 5 = 245/45
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    135/45 - 245/45 = 135 - 245/45 = -110/45
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/9

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