Subtract 45/30 from 5/9
1st number: 5/9, 2nd number: 1 15/30
5/9 - 45/30 is -17/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
5/9 = 5 × 10/9 × 10 = 50/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
45/30 = 45 × 3/30 × 3 = 135/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/90 - 135/90 = 50 - 135/90 = -85/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/18
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