Subtract 2/45 from 81/9
1st number: 9 0/9, 2nd number: 2/45
81/9 - 2/45 is 403/45.
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,
81/9 = 81 × 5/9 × 5 = 405/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
2/45 = 2 × 1/45 × 1 = 2/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/45 - 2/45 = 405 - 2/45 = 403/45 - In mixed form: 843/45
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