Subtract 35/9 from 54/45
1st number: 1 9/45, 2nd number: 3 8/9
54/45 - 35/9 is -121/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
54/45 = 54 × 1/45 × 1 = 54/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
35/9 = 35 × 5/9 × 5 = 175/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/45 - 175/45 = 54 - 175/45 = -121/45
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