Subtract 5/45 from 45/75
45/75 - 5/45 is 22/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
45/75 = 45 × 3/75 × 3 = 135/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
5/45 = 5 × 5/45 × 5 = 25/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/225 - 25/225 = 135 - 25/225 = 110/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/45
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