Subtract 15/5 from 45/9
1st number: 5 0/9, 2nd number: 3 0/5
45/9 - 15/5 is 2/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
45/9 = 45 × 5/9 × 5 = 225/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
15/5 = 15 × 9/5 × 9 = 135/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/45 - 135/45 = 225 - 135/45 = 90/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/1
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