Subtract 5/9 from 84/45
1st number: 1 39/45, 2nd number: 5/9
84/45 - 5/9 is 59/45.
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,
84/45 = 84 × 1/45 × 1 = 84/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
5/9 = 5 × 5/9 × 5 = 25/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/45 - 25/45 = 84 - 25/45 = 59/45 - In mixed form: 114/45
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