Subtract 5/9 from 7/45
745 - 59 is -25.
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,
745 = 7 × 145 × 1 = 745 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
59 = 5 × 59 × 5 = 2545 - Subtract the two like fractions:
745 - 2545 = 7 - 2545 = -1845 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25
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