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Subtract 5/45 from 6/4

1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 5/45

6/4 - 5/45 is 25/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 45 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    6/4 = 6 × 45/4 × 45 = 270/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    5/45 = 5 × 4/45 × 4 = 20/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    270/180 - 20/180 = 270 - 20/180 = 250/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/18
  6. In mixed form: 17/18

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