Subtract 45/9 from 6/30
1st number: 6/30, 2nd number: 5 0/9
6/30 - 45/9 is -24/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
6/30 = 6 × 3/30 × 3 = 18/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
45/9 = 45 × 10/9 × 10 = 450/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/90 - 450/90 = 18 - 450/90 = -432/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -24/5
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