Subtract 9/45 from 7/5
1st number: 1 2/5, 2nd number: 9/45
75 - 945 is 65.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
75 = 7 × 95 × 9 = 6345 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
945 = 9 × 145 × 1 = 945 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6345 - 945 = 63 - 945 = 5445 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65
- In mixed form: 115
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