Subtract 4/9 from 45/81
45/81 - 4/9 is 1/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 9 is 81
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
45/81 = 45 × 1/81 × 1 = 45/81 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 9 = 81,
4/9 = 4 × 9/9 × 9 = 36/81 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/81 - 36/81 = 45 - 36/81 = 9/81 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/9
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