Subtract 28/45 from 9/4
1st number: 2 1/4, 2nd number: 28/45
9/4 - 28/45 is 293/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
9/4 = 9 × 45/4 × 45 = 405/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
28/45 = 28 × 4/45 × 4 = 112/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/180 - 112/180 = 405 - 112/180 = 293/180 - In mixed form: 1113/180
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