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Subtract 10/45 from 8/9

8/9 - 10/45 is 2/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 45 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    8/9 = 8 × 5/9 × 5 = 40/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    10/45 = 10 × 1/45 × 1 = 10/45
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/45 - 10/45 = 40 - 10/45 = 30/45
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/3

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