Subtract 54/45 from 8/9
1st number: 8/9, 2nd number: 1 9/45
8/9 - 54/45 is -14/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
8/9 = 8 × 5/9 × 5 = 40/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
54/45 = 54 × 1/45 × 1 = 54/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/45 - 54/45 = 40 - 54/45 = -14/45
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