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Subtract 2/9 from 45/18

1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 2/9

45/18 - 2/9 is 41/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 9 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    45/18 = 45 × 1/18 × 1 = 45/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    2/9 = 2 × 2/9 × 2 = 4/18
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    45/18 - 4/18 = 45 - 4/18 = 41/18
  5. In mixed form: 25/18

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