Subtract 45/18 from 45/90
1st number: 45/90, 2nd number: 2 9/18
45/90 - 45/18 is -2/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
45/90 = 45 × 1/90 × 1 = 45/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
45/18 = 45 × 5/18 × 5 = 225/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/90 - 225/90 = 45 - 225/90 = -180/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/1
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