Subtract 35/25 from 5/45, Solve 5/45

Subtract 35/25 from 5/45

1^st number: 5/45, 2^nd number: 1 10/25

5/45 - 35/25 is -58/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 25 is 225

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
5/45 = 5 × 5/45 × 5 = 25/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
35/25 = 35 × 9/25 × 9 = 315/225
Subtract the two like fractions:
25/225 - 315/225 = 25 - 315/225 = -290/225
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -58/45

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