Subtract 1/45 from 48/9
1st number: 5 3/9, 2nd number: 1/45
48/9 - 1/45 is 239/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
48/9 = 48 × 5/9 × 5 = 240/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
1/45 = 1 × 1/45 × 1 = 1/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/45 - 1/45 = 240 - 1/45 = 239/45 - In mixed form: 514/45
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