Subtract 60/45 from 5/9
1st number: 5/9, 2nd number: 1 15/45
5/9 - 60/45 is -7/9.
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,
5/9 = 5 × 5/9 × 5 = 25/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
60/45 = 60 × 1/45 × 1 = 60/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/45 - 60/45 = 25 - 60/45 = -35/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/9
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