Subtract 8/45 from 49/9
1st number: 5 4/9, 2nd number: 8/45
49/9 - 8/45 is 79/15.
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,
49/9 = 49 × 5/9 × 5 = 245/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
8/45 = 8 × 1/45 × 1 = 8/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/45 - 8/45 = 245 - 8/45 = 237/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/15
- In mixed form: 54/15
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