Subtract 49/9 from 45/3
1st number: 15 0/3, 2nd number: 5 4/9
45/3 - 49/9 is 86/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 9 is 9
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 9 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 3 = 9,
45/3 = 45 × 3/3 × 3 = 135/9 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 1 = 9,
49/9 = 49 × 1/9 × 1 = 49/9 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/9 - 49/9 = 135 - 49/9 = 86/9 - In mixed form: 95/9
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