Subtract 4/9 from 7/45
7/45 - 4/9 is -13/45.
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,
7/45 = 7 × 1/45 × 1 = 7/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
4/9 = 4 × 5/9 × 5 = 20/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/45 - 20/45 = 7 - 20/45 = -13/45
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