Subtract 6/9 from 84/45
1st number: 1 39/45, 2nd number: 6/9
84/45 - 6/9 is 6/5.
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,
6/9 = 6 × 5/9 × 5 = 30/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/45 - 30/45 = 84 - 30/45 = 54/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/5
- In mixed form: 11/5
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