Subtract 3/45 from 45/18
1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 3/45
45/18 - 3/45 is 73/30.
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,
45/18 = 45 × 5/18 × 5 = 225/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
3/45 = 3 × 2/45 × 2 = 6/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/90 - 6/90 = 225 - 6/90 = 219/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/30
- In mixed form: 213/30
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