Subtract 49/9 from 45/5
1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 5 4/9
45/5 - 49/9 is 32/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
45/5 = 45 × 9/5 × 9 = 405/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
49/9 = 49 × 5/9 × 5 = 245/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/45 - 245/45 = 405 - 245/45 = 160/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/9
- In mixed form: 35/9
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