Subtract 2/90 from 5/45
5/45 - 2/90 is 4/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
5/45 = 5 × 2/45 × 2 = 10/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
2/90 = 2 × 1/90 × 1 = 2/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/90 - 2/90 = 10 - 2/90 = 8/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/45
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